Oceanside/Island Park Calendar - March 11-17

Oceanside Library
30 Davison Ave.
766-2360  

Dynamic Diva Series: Shelley Shields’ Celtic Cabaret
Vocalist and pianist Shelley Shields will perform a musical selection inspired by the green fields and rolling hills of the Emerald Isle. Tickets, which are limited to two per person, will be distributed at the information desk beginning March 7 to Oceanside School District residents and March 10 to non-residents, if available. The event will take place at 2 p.m. on March 14.

“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 the historical fiction novel “Sex Wars,” by Marge Piercy, at 7 p.m. on March 15.

Spring Wreath
Create a spring wreath for your front door to brighten the winter blues at 6:30 p.m. on March 23. Starting with a grapevine wreath and using colorful wired ribbons, spring-colored silk flowers and greenery of your choosing, you can create a unique design all your own. Please bring a wire cutter and a glue gun to class. There is a $20 fee for materials.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Volunteers from the Hofstra University Tax Society will prepare 2009 income tax returns at the library free of charge from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on saturdays in March. All tax returns will be filed electronically. Bring copies of last year’s federal and state tax returns, all 1099 and W-2 forms and property tax bills. Make your appointment at the circulation desk.