The board will hold its next meeting on Monday, July 20 at 8 p.m.
West Hempstead Library Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 28 in the library’s conference room at 8 p.m.
Lakeview Library Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 8 p.m.
Malverne Village Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, August 5 at Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.
West Hempstead Chamber
The West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 14 at the Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Centre at 5:30 p.m. This will be the Family Night at Tanglewood Preserve event. The cost is $20 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Please RSVP by calling (516) 619-2045.
Around town
Swap-Day
The Community Presbyterian Church in Malverne will host a Swap-Day at the church on Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is an exchange of goods event, so if you have too much of some things and they are still in good condition or if you need something, come to the Swap-Day. Money is not needed at this event. Household goods, clothing, camping gear, toys, books and other items are welcome.
Book Fair
The Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead will host a Book, Music and Movie Fair on Thursday, July 16 from noon to 9 p.m., and Friday, July 17 and Sunday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center will have a preview sale on Thursday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission to the preview sale is $5. Admission is free all other days. For additional information, please call (516) 481-7448 or e-mail queenhelene43@aol.com.
Clambake
The American Legion Post 44 in Malverne will host its annual Clambake on Saturday, August 8 at 4 p.m. This is an all you can eat event. Clams, hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, beer and more will be served. Adults are $20 and children are $6. For tickets, call George Jacobsen (516) 593-5378, Robert Fountain (516) 379-4012 or John Hassett (516) 599-8645. For more information, call Peter Zullo (516) 599-8906.
Old-Time fun
The Malverne Historical and Preservation Society will host an Old-Time BBQ on Sunday, Aug. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be tasty food and raffles for your enjoyment. Admission is $10.
Libraries
Malverne Public Library
61 St. Thomas Place
(516) 599-0750
Matinee Movie
An afternoon movie will be shown every Monday at 2 p.m. Schedule is as follows: “The Yes Man” on July 13, “He’s Just Not That Into You” on July 20 and “Hotel for Dogs” on July 27.
Movie for the kids
A children’s movie for kids ages 3 and older will be shown every Wednesday in July at 2 p.m. Schedule is as follows: “Bedtime Stories” on July 15 and “The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning” on July 22.
Pre-School Storytime
A Pre-School Storytime will be held on Mondays, July 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. Children ages 3 1/2 to 5, who are not starting kindergarten, can come to the library to enjoy some stories just for them.
Teen Chess Workshop
A Teen Chess Workshop for All Levels will be held on Monday, July 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. There will be two sessions for teens ages 10 to 18. The second session will be held on Aug. 3.
Teen Photo Workshop
A Teen Photo Workshop will be held on Monday, July 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. This class is for teens in sixth grade and up. Come and get a free disposable camera and some valuable tips from professional photographer and Malverne resident Susan Grieco.
Book discussion
A Fourth Grade Book Discussion will be held on Tuesday, July 21 at 3 p.m. Children headed into the fourth grade will have the opportunity to discuss a book. Volunteers from the library’s Teen Advisory Group will help lead the discussion.
Book club
A Tuesday Night Book Club will be held on Tuesday, July 21 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The novel “Bergdorf Blondes” by Plum Sykes will be discussed.
West Hempstead Public Library
500 Hempstead Ave.
(516) 481-6591
Tie-Dying
A Tie-Dying class will be held on Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. Children in grades 4 and 5 can learn the craft of tie-dying and make a shirt all on their own. The cost is $2.
Infants and parents
An Infants and Parents class for babies between 1 to 12 months will be held on Friday, July 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. Join the library’s specialist who will guide you and your baby in bonding, massage and play.
Movie
The movie “Frost/Nixon” will be shown on Friday, July 10 at 1 p.m.
Yoga
A Yoga class will be held on Mondays, July 13 and 20 from noon to 1:15 p.m. Joe Cilmi will teach yoga poses and breathing techniques. The cost is $27.
Exercise class
An Exercise Class will be held on Tuesday, July 14 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. This exercise class is for those with arthritis or fibromyalgia. The cost is $16.
Playtime
A Playdough Play program for children ages 3 and 4 will be held on Tuesday, July 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. Children can come to have fun making shapes with fingers or cookie cutters.
Come and dance
A Belly Dancing class will be held on Tuesday, July 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Want to learn how to belly dance? The cost is $20 and it must be payable by check.
Spanish-English storytime
A Spanish-English Storytime will be held on Tuesday, July 14 from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Children aged 3-6 can join the library for stories, songs and a craft. Parents are welcome as well.
Lakeview Public Library
1120 Woodfield Road
Rockville Centre
(516) 536-3071
Arts and Crafts
Children can come to the library every Wednesday in July and August from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to make surprise crafts that they can take home.
Matinee movie
Children can watch a matinee movie every Monday in July and August from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Game Day
Children can come to the library to play board games every Tuesday in July and August from noon to 1 p.m.
Come and garden
Children ages 3 to 6 can come to the library every Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to explore the art of gardening.
Toddler Nights
Toddler Nights for children ages 2 to 6 will be held every Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m.
Computer help
Patrons can sign-up for an one-hour appointment for a one-on-one session with a librarian on the computer. You can receive help with e-mail and internet surfing.
Dance with Vivian
A dance program with instructor Vivian will be held on Thursday, July 9 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Concert series
A Backyard Concert Series will be held on Mondays in July and August at 6:45 p.m. Schedule is as follows: Anita Baker on July 20, The Whispers on Aug. 3 and The Temptations on Aug. 17.
Dance series
Teens Hip-Hop Teen Dance Series for teens in seventh through 12th grade will be held on Thursday, July 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn the newest dance steps and some old ones too in this four week dance series.
Meet Ronald McDonald
Come and meet Ronald McDonald in person for the summer reading club on Friday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. This is open to daycares and children ages 3 to 8.
Junior Gardening Club
Come to the first meeting of the club on Friday, July 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is open to daycares and children ages 3 to 8.
Teen Discussion
Teens in seventh to 12 grade can join guest speaker Vera Miles on Monday, July 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. for a positive and empowering discussion about their own personal beliefs. Refreshments will be served.
AARP Defensive Driving
An AARP Defensive Driving Class will be held on Monday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $12 for members and $14 for non-members.
Teen Photography Workshop
A Teen Photography Workshop for students in seventh to 12th grade will be held on Tuesday, July 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join professional photographer Sean Edwards for some great tips on taking better photos. If you have a camera please bring it.
Wii Bowling
A Wii Bowling and Game Day for Seniors will be held on Fridays, July 17 at 2 p.m.
Storytime
Storytime for children will be held on Fridays, July 17, 24 and 31 and August 14 and 21 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Thrift Shops
Our Lady of Lourdes Church’s
thrift shop, located at Park Boulevard and Sheehy Place in Malverne, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on the first Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (516) 599-1269.
Malverne Community Presbyterian Church’s
thrift shop is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the church hall on Nottingham Road.
The Lucky Finds Boutique
at Shopper’s Village is open every Friday through Sunday. The boutique is a trendy consignment and resale shop for designer labels and brand name clothing, shoes and accessories. The shop is located at 128 Yvette Court on the first level in Shopper’s Village. The hours are Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, (516) 481-8118.
