Long Island Blood Drive presented by Long Island Blood Services

On Thursday, May 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Long Island Blood Services will be at the Library to collect blood. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75 and weigh at least 110 pounds. Bring valid ID and your Social Security number. To schedule an appointment, please call the Reference Department at 516-379-3274, ext. 505.

Holocaust Survivors Remembered

On Wednesday, May 11 at 2 p.m. join the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, as they present a program about Holocaust survivors. Listen to this riveting lecture by a Holocaust survivor, who will talk about how he lived through the ordeal and what he endured during this disgraceful time in history.

Where Freeport Sleeps sponsored by the Freeport Historical Society

On Monday, May 9 from 7 to 9 p.m., if you are dying to know more about the lives and final resting places of Freeport’s pillars, killers, and notables, then join us on a virtual cemetery tour where we will discuss the lives of John J. Randall, William Clinton Story, George Morton Levy, Florence Carman, Guy Lombardo, and others.

Book lecture with Cheryl Wills

On Friday, May 20 at 6 p.m., local author and award-winning NY1 news anchor Cheryl Wills, will discuss her new book, Die Free: A Heroic Family Tale, which tells the courageous story of her great-great-grandfather, Sandy Wills, a runaway slave who joined the fight for freedom during the Civil War.

Memorial Day Observance

The annual Memorial Day Observance, sponsored by American Legion Post 342, will be held on Monday, May 30 at approximately 10:45 a.m. At the conclusion of the Memorial Day parade, a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Library.

Art lecture: Tiffany’s Laurelton Hall

On Monday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m., join author Monica Randall for a lecture on Laurelton Hall. Louis Comfort Tiffany, the master glassworks genius, completed his hundred-room Oyster Bay mansion in 1905. It became the setting for some of the most dazzling parties ever hosted in the country. Many of the rare images presented are from a private collection belonging to Tiffany’s granddaughter, Louise L. Platt.

A Tribute to Peggy Lee presented by the Diane Hoffman Jazz Quartet

On Sunday, May 1 at 2:30 p.m., Enjoy some of Peggy Lee's biggest hits performed by the Diane Hoffman Jazz Quartet. Peggy Lee was first propelled to fame in the 1940s when she sang with the Benny Goodman Band. She wrote hundreds of songs and was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Pete Kelly’s Blues.

Dennis Blackwell, Baritone

On Sunday, May 15, 2:30 p.m., Mr. Blackwell will perform at the Library. A versatile artist who has received critical acclaim for his work in opera, concert, recital and musical theatre, he has also appeared with the New York City Opera, New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players, and Caramoor Opera, among others.

Freeport Community Chorale Spring Concert

On Sunday, May 22 at 2:30 p.m., Maestro Gerry Kirby will conduct the chorale in a medley of extraordinary music.

Superstars of Classical Music presented by Philip Malamud

On Thursday, May 26 at 2 p.m., join us for the third and final part of this series, we will listen to homegrown virtuosos. In the twentieth century, the United States and Canada emerged as leaders in producing worldclass performers. Isaac Stern, Garriote Ohlsson, Joshua Bell, and others will be featured.

Talking about Literature: FRIDAYS, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Bring a snack and join us for a lively discussion. We provide a beverage and a dessert. Books are available at the Circulation Desk four weeks in advance. No registration required.

Labor Day by Joyce Maynard
Leader: Arlene Guadagno
MAY 6
This book relates a story of love, passion, adolescence, and devastating betrayal as seen through the eyes of a thirteen-year-old boy and the man he later becomes. Henry reflects on the events of a single long, hot, and life-altering weekend.

By Nightfall by Michael Cunningham
Leader: John Zaluski
JUNE 3
Peter and Rebecca Harris have settled into a comfortable midlife with their careers as art dealer and editor respectively, and their daughter in college. But then Rebecca’s brother, who has a history of drug problems, shows up and makes Peter question his life.

Job Club

Join our Job Club to obtain support, share information, and network with other members. Facilitated by the Library’s career counselor, this group will meet twice monthly on Saturday mornings. Each meeting will focus on a specific topic relating to job search and/or career advancement. See flyers for upcoming dates or call the JEIC department at 516-379-3274, ext. 504. The next meetings are: April 30, May 14, May 28, June 11, and June 25.

BUS TRIP: A Day in the Country

When: Tuesday, JUNE 21; COST: $72 per person
DEPART: 10 a.m. (from the Freeport Recreation Ctr., 130 E. Merrick Road. You can park there.)
RETURN: 6:30 p.m. (approx.)
Travel through the beautiful countryside of the North Fork of Long Island, past family farms and acres of greenery, and enjoy a stroll along the streets of Greenport. We will dine on a delicious lunch at the Sound View Inn, and then we’re off to a wine tasting at Pindar Winery, one of the largest wineries on Long Island. On our way home, we will stop at Briermere Farms to pick up some homemade treats. Freeport residents may sign up starting Tuesday, May 10; nonresidents starting Tuesday, May 17.

Book Sale cosponsored by the Friends of the Freeport Memorial Library

On Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Library will be cohosting a book sale of gently used books in the lobby of the Library. Bring a friend and buy a book or two.

Landscape Design withTrees and Shrubs

On Friday, June 3, at 2:30 p.m., learn all about trees and shrubs, which are the backbone of the garden, and how to choose the best varieties for the best locations. This program is presented by the Cornell Cooperative extension of Nassau County.

One Stroke Painting for Adults presented by Karen Davidson

On Thursday, June 9, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., join us for an afternoon of acrylic painting. Learn to blend, shade, and highlight all in one stroke. No prior art experience necessary. This class is a prerequisite for all future One Stroke classes. Class size is limited to 10.

Garage Sale Gold! presented by Eddie Costello, Sr.

On Saturday, June 4, 2:30 p.m., Mr. Costello wants to know; do you own something old, unusual, or bizarre? Have you wondered if you own something valuable? Every patron may bring one item for a free appraisal. There is a limit of 40 appraisals for the entire program.

Shades of Grey

On Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m., there will be a musical tribute to Joel Grey. Conceived, directed, and performed by Bob Spiotto with musical direction by Stephen C. Pagano, this show debuted at Hofstra University to soldout audiences. In a career that was launched in the early 1950s, Joel Grey has created such unforgettable stage roles as the emcee in Cabaret and the title role in George M!

Long Island Blood Drive

On Thursday, May 12, 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Long Island Blood Services will be at the Library to collect blood. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75 and weigh at least 110 pounds. Bring valid ID and your Social Security number. To schedule an appointment, please call the Reference Department at 516-379-3274, ext. 505.