Seniors Calendar: Event listings from April 17 to April 24
ONLINE: THE HUMMINGBIRD GARDEN
Celebrate Earth Day by creating the proper habitat for hummingbirds, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Port Jefferson Free Library, free, register for a link at portjefflibrary.org, 631-473-0022.
Credit: Randee Daddona
Many listed events are virtual; please call ahead before going to any event.
SENIOR SOFTBALL
Senior softball players ages 60 and over are invited to join in a competitive game of softball at Caledonia Park in Dix Hills, three days a week beginning in April. Call Gary at 631-724-0666 for more information.
FREE SAFETY HOME REPAIRS FOR QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS
Rebuilding Together Long Island offers free minor home repairs to low-income homeowners who are elderly or physically unable to maintain their homes on their own. Wheelchair ramps are also constructed for qualified homeowners, proof of vaccination is required, rebuildingtogetherlongisland.org, 631-777-7894.
WORLD WAR ll LONG ISLAND — THE HOMEFRONT IN NASSAU AND SUFFOLK
A look at wartime on Long Island, which reflected what was happening across the country, 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, hosted by Glen Cove Library, free, register for a link at glencovelibrary.org, 516-676-2130.
FILM FOR THOUGHT
Discuss the biographical documentary “Pavarotti” (2019, rated PG-13, 1:54), available to watch on Kanopy, 1 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Bryant Library, free, register for a link at bryantlibrary.org, 516-621-2240.
THE LUCILLE BALL STORY
Examine the career of Lucille Ball, from her humble beginnings to her rise to stardom in Hollywood films and her later television career, as well as a showing of a rare "I Love Lucy" episode, 7 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Hempstead Library, free, email hplsignups@gmail.com and use subject heading “Lucy” to register for a link, hempsteadlibrary.info, 516-481-6990
HOW TO USE DATABASES: NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
Learn how your library card can give you access to search thousands of local, national and international newspapers through the library’s databases, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Wantagh Library, 3285 Park Avenue, Wantagh, free, register for a link at wantaghlibrary.org, 516-221-1200.
TECH TALK — E-BOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS
Learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to get free e-books and audiobooks from your library, 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Merrick Library, free, register for a link at merricklibrary.org, 516-377-6112.
VETERANS RESOURCE TABLE
A veteran peer mentor from the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project distributes helpful resources to veterans and their families, noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Rd., Southampton, free, myrml.org, 631-283-0774.
BOOKS TO MOVIES
Discuss the Netflix series "Lupin" and its source material, "Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar," by Maurice Leblanc, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Franklin Square Library, franklinsquarepl.org, 516-488-3444.
COMPOSTING 101
An organic growing consultant discusses the numerous benefits to composting, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by West Babylon Public Library, free, register for a link at wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us, 631-669-5445.
THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA
Learn about the creation of the National Park System, what criteria was used in designating parks, how terrains differ from park to park, and hear travel tips to use in planning your own adventure, 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Northport-East Northport Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport, free, register at nenpl.org, 631-261-6930.
AFTERNOON RECITAL SERIES
Tenor Morgan Manifacier performs romantic Classical music works by Hector Berlioz and Lili Boulanger, noon to 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, hosted by Freeport Library, free, visit freeportlibrary.info for a link, 516-379-3274.
SPACE EXPLORATION: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Astronomy educator Charles Eder, of the Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium, discusses some of humanity's grandest achievements in space, how we are currently exploring space and our plans for the future, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jericho Library, free, register to attend in-person or online at jericholibrary.org, 516-935-6790.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES 101
Learn the basics of owning and driving electric vehicles, presented by Drive Electric Long Island, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, hosted by West Babylon Public Library, free, register for a link at wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us, 631-669-5445,
LOCAL EATS — PEPPERS
Registered dietitians from Cornell Cooperative Extension demonstrate delicious pepper recipes, while providing basic cooking tips and nutritional value, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Deer Park Library, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register for a link at deerparklibrary.org, 631-586-3000.
REBECCA LUKER — TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY
See music clips as well as interviews of Rebecca Luker, who died in 2020 at the age of 59 after a yearlong battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; the soprano performed on the Broadway stage in a variety of original productions, with lead roles in "Phantom of the Opera," "The Secret Garden," "The Music Ma," and "The Sound of Music," 2 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Syosset Library, free, visit syossetlibrary.org for a link, 516-921-7161 x240.
SHAKESPEARE IN COMMUNITY
Discuss the William Shakespeare comedy “Much Ado About Nothing,” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, hosted by Shelter Island Public Library, free, register for a link at shelterislandpubliclibrary.org, 631-749-0042.
HOW OLDER ADULTS CAN PROTECT AGAINST FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION
Learn the ways to recognize, respond to and reduce the risk of identity theft and scams targeting older adults, including how to be financially prepared for disasters and other unexpected life events, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, 407 William Floyd Pkwy., Shirley, free, register at communitylibrary.org, 631-399-1511.
Compiled by Gina Tabarus with LaToya Rodriguez, Daniel Variano and Keri Wall-Treudler.
