The board will hold its next meeting on Monday, May 18 at 8 p.m.
West Hempstead Library Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Monday, May 18 in the library’s conference room at 8 p.m.
Lakeview Library Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 13 at 8 p.m.
Malverne Village Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 3 at Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Schools
Voter registration
The Malverne School District is holding voter registration on Thursday, May 14 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Malverne High School and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the administration building.
Around town
Food drive
The Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead is hosting a Food Drive all year long. The center is asking Long Islanders for non-perishable food products in order to help fill the depleted inventory in area food pantries. Drop off your donations to the center, 711 Dogwood Avenue, near the entrance at the side door. Each time the bin is full, the food will immediately be donated. For more information, call (516) 481-7448.
Get your car cleaned
The Sea Scout Ship 26 Boy Scouts of America will host its Car Wash fundraiser on Saturday, May 16 at West Hempstead High School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 per vehicle. Proceeds will help the youth participate in a High Adventure Canoe trip through the Canadian Wilderness.
Trash and Treasure Sale
The Malverne Historical and Preservation Society will host its Trash and Treasure Sale on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors and treasure seekers are needed. The cost is $25 per space, which provides a vendors supply table. The rain date is the following day.
Information for veterans
The American Legion Cathedral Post in West Hempstead will host a Veterans Health Information Night on Tuesday, May 19 at 8 p.m. Marge O'Malley, the community relations coordinator of Northport VA Medical Center, will explain veteran medical benefits, enrollment for veterans hospital care, upgrading veterans ID cards and answer any questions veterans or their spouses may have. The Legion Post is located at 233 Woodlawn Road. For information, call Michael Guerriero at (516) 486-7819.
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. Schedules is as follows: “Flash of Genius” on May 18 and “Last Chance Harvey” on June 1.
Tales for the children
Folk Tales for Pre-School Children will be held on Monday, May 18 from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. This will be a session of International folk tales that will entertain and delight
Baby Lapsit
A Baby Lapsit program for babies ages 1-15 months will be held on Tuesday, May 19 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. There are stories, songs, movement and fun.
Storytime for the dogs
A Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Reading to Dogs program will be held on Tuesday, May 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. Kids in kindergarten through fourth grade will have the opportunity to read to certified and trained therapy dogs.
Barbershop Quartet to perform
The Barbershop Quartet will perform on Tuesday, June 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come and see them perform.
West Hempstead Public Library
500 Hempstead Ave.
(516) 481-6591
Playtime for the kids
Kids ages 1 to 3 can stop by the library to play on Thursdays, May 14, 21 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Yoga
A Yoga class will be held on Thursdays, May 14, 21 and 28 from noon to 1:15 p.m. Joe Cilmi will teach yoga poses and breathing techniques.
Learn about chess
A Chess Workshop will be held on Thursday, May 14 from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn the basics of chess in this two-part workshop. Class continues on Thursday, May 21.
Storytime for the kids
Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, 5’s program will be held on Monday, May 18 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and Wednesday, May 20 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Storytime for Gr. K-2 program will be held on Monday, May 18 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Storytime for 1’s program will be held on Tuesday, May 19 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, May 20 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Storytime for 2’s program will be held on Tuesday, May 19 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday, May 20 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Children can come to the library during these times to enjoy books, songs and a craft.
Work your muscles
An Exercise class will be held on Tuesday, May 19 and 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This class is for those with arthritis or fibromyalgia. The cost is $14.
Parenting and Playtime
A Parenting and Playtime program will be held on Wednesday, May 20 and 27 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Knit and Crochet
A Knit and Crochet class will be held on Tuesday, May 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $1.
Book discussion
Join the library for a discussion of “Nights of Rain and Stars” by Maeve Binchy on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Psychic entertainment
Daniel Akner, a self-taught artist and psychic, will make an appearance at the library on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m.
Lakeview Public Library
1120 Woodfield Road
Rockville Centre
(516) 536-3071
Manage your debt
A Debt Management Cash Flow Game program will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 6:45 p.m. Come to the library and play the Cash Flow Game and learn about money and finance in a fun, interactive environment to make more informed choices about money.
Hook up your socks
A Crazy Socks program will be held on Tuesday, May 19 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children can come to decorate socks. Supplies will be provided.
Woodcarver exhibit
Artist’s Merle Williams will display his wood carvings in the library during a reception on Saturday, May 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Williams will be working on a new carving while you watch.
Learn about reverse mortgages
A Reverse Mortgage class will be held on Tuesday, May 19 at 11 a.m. Ms. Lornell Brown of Guyasamin Funding Solution will explain all the various types of reverse mortgages. Bring your questions and they will be answered.
Scrap Booking class
Children between ages 8 and 12 are invited to learn more about capturing and saving their personal memories on Wednesdays, May 20 and 27 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
Game Day
Children can come to the library on Wednesdays, May 20 and 27 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Toddler Nights
Toddlers ages 2 to 6 can come to the library with their parents for a special program on Thursdays, May 21 and 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Facts about funerals
A Funeral Explained program will be held on Thursday, May 21 at 6:45 p.m. Fred Sorrentiono, of Barnes-Sorrentino Funeral Home, will explain all the details of setting up a funeral.
Relationship class
A Building Trust in a Relationship class will be held on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:45 p.m. Behavior specialist, Bob Tedesco, will return to explain the importance of trust in a relationship. He will offer tips and strategies to the registered patrons.
Entrepreneur program
A Entrepreneur program will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:45 p.m. This program will give an overview of the topics that will be covered during a three-part entrepreneur program in June.
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.
Congregation Beth Israel
141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead. The shop is open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Give your self a treat and come see the shop’s newest selection of merchandise. For more information, call (516) 489-7572 for more information.
