The board will hold its next meeting on Monday, April 20 at 8 p.m.
West Hempstead Library Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Monday, April 20 in the library's conference room at 8 p.m.
Lakeview Library Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 8 at 8 p.m.
Malverne Village Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.
MOM meeting
The Mothers of Malverne will hold its next meeting on Thursday, April 2 at Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will discuss wills, trusts and other financial information.
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.
Tennis registration
The Malverne Tennis program's registration will be held on Thursday, April 2 at Malverne Village Hall from 7 to 8 p.m. Lessons this season will take place at the Harold Walker Park in Lakeview. All classes are arranged and booked on a first-come, first serve basis. Costs for the eight week program are as follows: $70 for children who are residents of the Village of Malverne, $75 for all children living outside the village and $110 for all adults. Lessons will begin on Saturday, April 18. For more information, e-mail malvernetennis@hotmail.com.
Easter Egg Hunt
The West Hempstead Lions Club will host an Easter Egg Hunt for kids 9 and under on Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. There will be games, raffles and more.
Music concert
The Malverne Historical and Preservation Society will host An Afternoon of Music program on Sunday, April 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. Singers Christine Solimeno and Peter Rapanaro will perform. There will be raffles and refreshments. The cost is $5 for admission.
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: "Swing Vote" on April 6, "Lakeview Terrace" on April 13, "Australia" on April 20 and "Fireproof" on April 27.
Jewelry program
Registration for a Teen Jewelry program on Tuesday, May 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. will begin on Monday, April 6.
Rock Band
A Rock Band 2 for Teens program for kids in sixth through 12 grade will be held on Monday, April 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Scores returned
A Kaplan Test Prep SAT Scores Back Seminar will will be held on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m.
Yoga for Kids
A Wingspan Yoga for Kids program for kids in third through fifth grade will be held on Wednesday, April 8 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.
Kids movie
The Children's Movie "Bolt" will be shown on Tuesday, April 14 at 2 p.m.
Science class
A Sonic Sounds with Mad Science of Long Island program for kids in kindergarten through third grade will be held on Wednesday, April 15 at 2 p.m. Discover sound, sound waves and the way household items can be used to create movie effects in this hands-on workshop.
Storytime for the families
A Pajama Storytime for Families with children ages 3 to 8 will be held on Wednesday, April 15 from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Multicultural program
An Around the World Multicultural program will be held on Friday, April 17 at Lynbrook Public Library from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Lou DelBianco combines storytelling, theater and music with audience participation. This program is for families with children ages 4 to 7.
West Hempstead Public Library
500 Hempstead Ave.
(516) 481-6591
SAT workshop
A SAT Workshop will be held on Thursday, April 2 from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.
Infants and Parents
An Infants and Parents program will be held on Friday, April 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. Join the library's specialist who will guide you and your baby, ages 1-12 months, in bonding, massage and play.
Storytime
A Pajama Storytime program for children ages 3 to 5 will be held on Monday, April 6 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy stories, songs and a craft. Bring your teddy bear, a grown-up and wear pajamas.
Tax help for senior citizens
An AARP Tax Help class will be held on Tuesday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will assist low-income senior citizens in preparing simple tax returns. To schedule an appointment, please call the library's Reference Desk.
Exercise class
An Exercise Class will be held on Tuesdays, April 7 and 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Knit and Crochet
A Knit and Crochet program will be held on Tuesday, April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Lakeview Public Library
1120 Woodfield Road
Rockville Centre
(516) 536-3071
Tai Chi class
A Tai Chi class will be held on Fridays, April 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. Instructor Kathy Waszmer will lead the class.
Dance workshop
An African Dance Workshop will be held on Saturdays, April 4 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Tax help
An Income Tax class prepared by Volunteer Income Tax Preparers will be held on Monday, April 6 at 2 p.m.
Computer class
Computer Fourth and Fifth Grade for Adults will be held on Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. This class will discuss the Windows environment, continued emphasis on pop up menus and properties, searching, creating shortcuts and more.
Musical Recital
A Musical Recital will be held on Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.m. Local young students will perform classical, gospel and jazz music.
Tax class
Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin will visit the library to answer tax questions on Tuesday, April 7 at 1 p.m.
Poetry Month Celebration
A Cafe Lakeview program will be held on Wednesday, April 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children can display their poetic talent or listen to the verses of their peers during this Open-Mic Night.
Belly Dancing
A Belly Dance class will be held on Thursdays, April 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 6:45 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a scarf that fits your waist.
Movies for the kids
Children ages 8 to 12 can enjoy movies on Wednesday, April 15 from 5:30 to 7 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.
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.
