Lots ahead for May at East Meadow Public Library

As the East Meadow Public Library looks ahead to the summer months, a slew of informative and fun events are set through the end of the month, and into June.

County Legislator Tom McKevitt is back at the East Meadow Public Library on May 15 for a scam prevention seminar. Attendees will learn about different types of scams, how to recognize them and prevent themselves from becoming victims. If people do fall subject to a scam, they will learn how they can be reimbursed of money lost due to fraud.

The event will take place at 7 p.m. No pre-registration is required to attend.

May 18 will be a packed day at the library. State Senator Steve Rhoads will hold his mobile office hours in person. Rhoads is eager to meet with constituents, and invites all members of the community to join him during the session, slated from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Residents in the 5th State Senate District will meet one-on-one with Rhoads, and discuss issues and concerns that impact the East Meadow community. To make an appointment, call his district office at (516) 882-0630. Appointments are required, but walk-ins will be welcomed if time permits.

“I’m looking forward to meeting with constituents once again during my Mobile Office Hours series and welcome the chance to speak with neighbors all across the district,” Rhoads said.

At 10 a.m., there will also be a defensive driving course. Drivers who register may be eligible for insurance reductions after they complete the class. All drivers are eligible regardless of violations or their accident records.

There is a fee involved, and it includes all course materials and the Department of Motor certification. All registration forms and checks are sent directly to the course instructor. For more in the class, call (516) 579-2570.

Later in the afternoon, Colm Tóibín, an award-winning author from Ireland, who’s work “Brooklyn,” was critically acclaimed, will be at the library at 2 p.m., in celebration of his newest novel, “Long Island.”

The new release is a continuation of the story in “Brooklyn,” and has been described as spectacularly moving and intense. Pre-registration is required, and can done so at EastMeadow.info.

The last Sunday concert of the spring will take place on May 19 at 2 p.m., featuring Buddy Merdian. According to the library, “for over 46 years, Buddy Merriam has been performing his bluegrass and mandolin music throughout the northeast.”

He’s released his own music, as well as two books, about his original mandolin compositions.

May 19 marks the end of the library’s winter hours on the weekends. Moving forward, the library will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and closed on Sunday. At EastMeadow.info, patrons can view the library’s informative newsletter that details events happening in the current month and beyond.

The library is at 1886 Front Street in East Meadow.