Upcoming at the Mineola Memorial Library

The Island Now
Darrel Blaine Ford as Walt Whitman. Photo courtesy of the Mineola Memorial Library.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Monday, June 17
1:30 p.m.
Everything You Need to Know About Social Security
Nilsa Henriquez, a Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration, will be here to lecture and answer your questions about retirement, disability, survivor benefits, and more. She will also walk you through the online tools that SSA has available. Whether you are already on Social Security or thinking about retirement, join us for this informative session. Please register at the Reference Desk or call 516-746-8488 ext. 2.

Wednesday, June 19
7 p.m.
Motorcycle Safety
Learn how to increase safety while riding your motorcycle. Topics include: proper cornering, braking, general riding skills, group riding, street strategies, road awareness, and more. Presented by Empire State Motorcycle Safety Education Program. Please register at the Reference Desk or call 516-746-8488 ext. 2.

Saturday, June 22
1:30 p.m.
Walt Whitman at 200
Darrel Blaine Ford will visit us as poet Walt Whitman. Learn about Whitman’s life on Long Island, his service during the Civil War and, of course, his poetry. Please register at the Reference Desk or call 516-746-8488 ext. 2.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Tuesday, June 18
4:30 p.m.
Grades 1 and up
Poop Emoji Squishies
Color in your own poop emoji squishy for fun and take it home with you. Please register in the Children’s Room or call 516-746-8488 ext. 1.

Wednesday, June 19
4 p.m.
All Ages
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Birthday Bingo Night
Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” turns 50 this year! Let’s celebrate with a Carle themed Bingo event. Please register in the Children’s Room or call 516-746-8488 ext. 1.

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