Film: “The Banshees of Inisherin” (2022-114 min.).
02/12/2023 @ 2:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Although Irishmen Padraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson) have been lifelong pals, they find themselves at an impasse when Colm abruptly ends their friendship.

Afternoon on Broadway with Stephen Nachamie – African American Voices on Broadway
02/13/2023 @ 3:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room and on Zoom
Stephan Nachamie will explore and celebrate the history of Broadway musicals such as Shuffle Along, The Wiz, Passing Strange, and The Color Purple– all created by African American composers and creators.

Film: “Mary Jane’s Pa” (1935-70 min.)
02/13/2023 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Small-town newspaper publisher (Kibbee) suffers from wanderlust. Leaving his wife (Aline MacMahon) and children well provided for, he disappears for ten years, only to return and find his paper shuttered and his family gone.

AARP Tax Help
02/14/2023 from 10:00am- 3:00 pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
AARP Tax Help Program by appointment only. To register, visit the Reference Desk or call 516-883-4400 ext. 1400.

Hypertension Screenings
02/14/2023 @ 11:00am
Joan and Arnold Saltzman Reading Room
St. Francis Blood Pressure screening

Art Lecture with Alice Schwarz – The Art of Juan de Pareja
02/14/2023 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room and on Zoom
Known for his exquisite portraits and history paintings, Juan de Pareja was an Afro-Hispanic slave and later freed assistant to 17th-century Spanish painter Diego Velázquez. Museum educator Alice W. Schwarz will give you a sneak peek and discuss Pareja’s works and the Met’s upcoming exhibition opening on April 3rd. This program is part of an ongoing series about 17th Century painters. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Weekly Chess Meet-Up
02/14/2023 from 3:00-6:00pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room
Join us for a game of Chess every Tuesday from 3-6 pm.

Teen Gaming
02/14/2023 @ 3:30pm
TeenSpace
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come play Nintendo Switch games with other teens after school.  No registration required.

Advanced Beginner Mah-Jongg Class
02/14/2023 @ 3:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Come and join the fun of this timeless game of skill and chance. Please note this class is intended for those who have experience playing Mah-Jongg. Registration for this 8-week class is required and begins on Wednesday, February 1 at 11:00 a.m. Visit pwpl.org/events for more information.

Chrome Basics
02/15/2023 @ 2:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
In this 10-week course, you’ll learn the basics of how to use a Chromebook, which is a type of laptop that is great for beginners who want to use the internet. You’ll learn how to use email, search the internet for information, access sources of entertainment, and connect to people, organizations, and interests that matter to you. This class is brought to you in partnership with Senior Planet from AARP and is intended for those aged 60 and up.

Weekly Game Night
02/15/2023 @ 6:00pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room
Join a game every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. We will have a variety of board games to choose from. No registration required.

Budget Hearing/Board of Trustees Meeting
02/15/2023 @ 7:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Budget Hearing #1 – Board of Trustees Meeting

Weekly Card Game Meet-Up
02/16/2023 @ 12:00pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room
Join us for a card game every Thursday from 12-3 pm. No registration required.

Magic Workshop with Ari Bisk
02/16/2023 @ 4:30pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Learn beginner magic tricks with Ari Bisk. For children in 3rd to 6th grade. Registration required.

Film: “The Heart of New York” (1932-73 min.)
02/16/2023 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
George Sidney stars as Mendel Marantz, a lackluster plumber but a first-rate inventor who, with help from janitor Bessie (Aline MacMahon), develops a revolutionary dish-washing machine.

Sandwiched In with Dennis Raverty –  African American Art from the Jazz Age
02/17/2023 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Dennis Raverty will look beyond the music and literature of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s, to explore the visual art being created by African American Artists at that time in both New York City and Paris.

Weekly Scrabble Meet-Up
02/17/2023 @ 2:00pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room
Join us for a scrabble game every Friday from 2-5 pm. No registration required.

Beginner Mah-Jongg Class
02/17/2023 @ 2:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Come and join the fun of this timeless game of skill and chance. No prior experience is necessary. Registration for this 8-week class is required and begins on Wednesday, February 1 at 11:00 a.m. Visit pwpl.org/events for more information.

SoundSwap Presents: John Ford of the Strawbs in Concert
02/17/2023 @ 7:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room
John Ford of the Strawbs for a special SoundSwap performance live in the Lapham Room. The set will feature songs from the Strawbs’ hit albums Grave New World and Bursting at the Seams. For more information, please visit pwpl.org/events

Curso de Manejo Defensivo
02/18/2023 @ 9:30am
Lapham Meeting Room
Empire Safety Council ofrecerá el Curso de Manejo Defensivo en español el sábado 18 de febrero de 9:30 a.m. a 3:30 p.m. El cupo es limitado y se requiere registro. Este evento cuenta con el aporte generoso de “The Friends of the Library”. Para registrarse y conocer más detalles de las formas de pago, por favor consulte nuestra página web