As the festive season reaches its peak, the Elmont Memorial Library is closing out December with a lively mix of music, literature and holiday-themed entertainment. These upcoming programs — all free and open to adults — offer residents a chance to enjoy live performances, explore gripping fiction and participate in a spirited trivia experience as the community prepares to welcome a new year.
The library’s theatre will transform into a joyous winter showcase during the Holiday Harmony Spectacular, presented by the Long Island Cabaret Theatre. This high-energy performance features a live band, a full cast of 30 singers and dancers, and special guest vocalist Tom Stallone, all coming together to deliver some of the most iconic holiday songs of all time. The concert promises a vibrant blend of classic melodies, show-stopping choreography and warm seasonal spirit, making it an ideal afternoon outing for anyone hoping to embrace the magic of December. This event is free, open to the public and requires no registration, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. The performance takes place Saturday, Dec. 13, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Theatre.
Readers can immerse themselves in Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s critically acclaimed novel Mexican Gothic during an in-person discussion led by Librarian Gloria. The conversation will examine the book’s stylish yet unsettling journey, following a debutante who ventures into the remote Mexican countryside to rescue her cousin from a household steeped in secrets and sinister history. Participants will explore the novel’s gothic atmosphere, themes of inheritance and control, and the masterful storytelling that elevated the book to bestseller status. Open to longtime fans of the genre and newcomers alike, the discussion offers a space for thoughtful dialogue and shared insights. This program is open to everyone and requires no registration, meeting Monday, Dec. 22, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 01.
The holiday fun continues with a festive trivia experience hosted by game show personality Rosa Yordan, inviting adults to participate as contestants or enthusiastic audience members. The lively program features questions spanning Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other end-of-year celebrations, offering an entertaining way to learn more about seasonal traditions. The event also includes a Kwanzaa Slide dance, adding movement, culture and rhythm to the mix as participants enjoy a friendly community gathering. Designed to bring people together between holidays, this upbeat trivia session is a perfect way to close out December. It is free, first-come, first-served and open to adults, taking place Friday, Dec. 26, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 02.
