Lawrence, NY News & Events

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Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez wins double wrestling gold at African Championships

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Stand-up comic Art Schill, of Patchogue, dies at 90

Seaford's Matt Kind named Jay Fiedler Top Scholar Athlete

Upcoming Events

Sunday, May 3

Online: Barbara Stanwyck

May4

Marc Courtade will discuss the life and career of actress Barbara Stanwyck, Zoom meeting ID is 721 207 3003, passcode "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

Online: Mexican Muralists

May5

Mary Vahey will discuss the artwork of muralists Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros, learn about the impact they had on Mexican art and culture, Zoom meeting ID is 721 207 3003, passcode "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

Online: Mario Lanza

May6

John Kenrick will discuss the life and career of singer Mario Lanza, Zoom meeting ID is 721 207 3003, passcode "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

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