Oceanside/Island Park Calendar

Oceanside Library

30 Davison Ave.

766-2360  

Songs That Won An Oscar

Vocalist Bettina Paley walks the red carpet performing a lively repertoire of unforgettable classics from such films as “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “You Light Up My Life,” and “The Way We Were.” The event begins at 2 p.m. on Feb. 21.

Bill German’s “Under Their Thumb”

Meet the Rolling Stones’ biggest fan, Bill German, as he discusses his memoir, “Under Their Thumb: How a Nice Boy from Brooklyn Got Mixed Up with The Rolling Stones,” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 23. As a teenager, German created one of the very first “zines,” the Stones-only newsletter “Beggars Banquet.” Impressed with German’s passion for their music, the Stones invited him on the road and into their personal lives, giving him the opportunity, for 17 years, to experience first-hand the extraordinary career of one of the world’s most influential rock bands.

Understanding Your Hearing Loss and What We Can Do About It

The Hearing Loss Association of America, South Nassau Chapter, will present this free event at the library at 7:30 on March 11. For more information, call 763-7444.

“Rome Around Italy”

Photographer and Oceanside resident Dr. Jeffrey Herzlich debuts his panoramic photography exhibit at the Oceanside Library now through March 14. In this exhibit, Herzlich details the flow of life through Rome, Italy, using oversized panoramas highlighting the extensive structure, form, and beauty of ancient Italian piazzas, with modern-day people, ranging from citizens to tourists, all passing casually through them.

Island Park Library

176 Long Beach Rd.

432-0122

Island Park Adult Book Club

The book club will discuss Chris Bohjalian’s “The Double Bind” from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 22. Pick up a copy of the book at the circulation desk, read it, and join the group for coffee, cake and discussion. No registration necessary.

Stitchy Women Knitting Group

This is an informal group of knitters who get together to exchange advice on knitting projects. All experience levels are welcome. No registration necessary.

Stroller Strides