Seniors Calendar: Long Island events
THE PIONEERS OF 1950S ROCK 'N' ROLL: PART I
Elmont: Learn about the pioneers of 1950s rock and roll, including Big Joe Turner, The Drifters, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly & the Crickets (pictured), Larry Williams, Eddie Cochran, The Champs and Aretha Franklin, 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., free, elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
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THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Online: Learn about the history of the Pacific Northwest cities of Seattle, Victoria and Vancouver, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, hosted by East Hampton Library, free, register for a link, easthamptonlibrary.org, 631-324-0222.
CANVAS FANATICS
Huntington Station: Come and cross stitch or do needlepoint with the American Needlepoint Guild, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, Huntington Station Branch Library, 1335 New York Ave., free, myhpl.org, 631-423-3738.
POETRY EXCHANGE GROUP
Locust Valley: Share your poem or a work by a favorite poet in a supportive space, listeners are also welcome, 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, Locust Valley Library, 170 Buckram Rd., free, register, locustvalleylibrary.org, 516-671-1837.
ORGANIZING AND DECLUTTERING
Northport: Learn simple guidelines to help you sort through your things, get organized and determine what to keep and what to dispose of, 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, Northport-East Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., free, register, nenpl.org, 631-261-6930.
FIND APPS THAT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
Online: Learn which smartphone apps are best for saving money, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, hosted by Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, free, register for a link, emmaclark.org, 631-941-4080.
'LOST NEW YORK' EXHIBITION
Online: The New-York Historical Society discusses its "Lost New York" exhibition, which showcases treasures from its permanent collections and invites people to explore the landmarks, vistas, pastimes, environments, monuments, communities and modes of transportation that once defined the city, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, hosted by Baldwin Public Library, free, register for a link, baldwinpl.org, 516-223-6228.
CAPTURING THE HUMAN DRAMA THROUGH HISTORY
Online: Author Garrett M. Graff discusses his books "The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11," and "When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day," 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, hosted by Middle Country Public Library, free, register for a link, mcplibrary.org, 631-585-9393.
PORTRAITS — BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Online: Learn about the life of Benjamin Franklin, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, hosted by Bethpage Public Library, free, register for a link, bethpagelibrary.info, 516-931-3907.
TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Holbrook: Learn tips and strategies on how to plan your time to maximize task completion and minimize procrastination, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Rd., free, register, sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
HOW TO PREVENT FALLS
Lawrence: Learn strategies for improving strength, mobility, balance and flexibility, common fall risk factors and demonstrate how technology can aid in fall recovery, 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., free, peninsulapublic.org, 516-239-3262.
ALL ABOUT HURRICANE SEASON
Great Neck: Don and Glen of Islandwide Weather discuss hurricane season, a Q&A follows, 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Ave., free, greatnecklibrary.org, 516-466-8055.
BIRDS OF PREY
Huntington Station: Meet owls, falcons and hawks and learn about the adaptations that help these birds survive, how humans fit into the picture, and how we can help, presented by Sweetbriar Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site, 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., free, waltwhitman.org, 631-427-5240.
THE NIGHT SKY OVER WEST BABYLON
West Babylon: Learn about the stars and constellations through an immersive dome experience, 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, West Babylon Public Library, 211 Rte. 109, free, register, wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us, 631-669-5445.
