Lawrence, NY News & Events

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, January 13

Online: Virtual Tour of Jewish Brooklyn

Jan14

Dani Rotstein will present a virtual tour of the Jewish history and culture of Brooklyn, Zoom meeting ID is 721 207 3003, passcode is "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

Online: Exploring Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Jan15

Turnstile Tours will explore the historic homes, factory buildings, Polish community and evolving waterfront of the Brooklyn neighborhood of Greenpoint, Zoom meeting ID is 721 207 3003, passcode is "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

Online: Jackie Mason

Jan20

Jack Schnur will discuss the life and career of comedian Jackie Mason, Zoom meeting ID is 721 207 3003, passcode is "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

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