Thursday, October 1, 2026
Board game night at the library
Teenagers in grades 6 – 12 can play various board games, such as Jenga and Sorry! on Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded. Registration is required, with preference given to Valley Stream cardholders. For more information, call (516) 825 – 6422 or email hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.
Learn to use OverDrive in Elmont
Todd Schlitt will teach guests how to use OverDrive, a free service at the Elmont Memorial Library that lets guests borrow digital books, on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Guests will learn how to download and set up the OverDrive app, how to use the app to connect with the library and how to borrow ebooks and audio books on your mobile device. Registration is required. For more information, call (516) 354- 5280 ext. 1002.
Meal making at Elmont Memorial Library
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County will teach guests how to make healthy meals on Sept. 7 at 11:30 a.m. Everyone in attendance will go home with new recipes. For more information, call (516) 354 – 5280 ext. 1002.
Jazzin’ with Snarky Puppy
The Brooklyn-based quasi-collective has gone from a best-kept secret to one of the biggest bands on the international scene. Catch their vibe when the dynamic ensemble visits Tilles Center, Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 pm. Their music is a mixture of funk, jazz, gospel, rock, and R&B that seamlessly fuses a deep knowledge and respect for musical tradition with sonic and conceptual innovation in a way that is able to reach the most critical — or most carefree — audience. Info: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.
Labor Day weekend in the gardens
Bring the kids to play on at Old Westbury Gardens’ drop in play space, on Sunday, Sept. 3. Kids are encouraged to use their imaginations with the interactive toy materials provided. And everyone can enjoy a stroll through the colorful gardens filled with late summer blooms. Info: (516) 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
