Halloween, Jazz Show, Night Stalker: Huntington Library October Events

HUNTINGTON, NY — The Huntington Public Library released its October events slate. The library is at 338 Main St., Huntington.

People can register for events by calling 631-427-5165 or online.

Event: Musicology Mondays: "Stevie Nicks: Wild at Heart"
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Monday, Oct. 2
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: "Stevie Nicks: Wild at Heart" (2020, 61 minutes). Through her drive and passion for creating art, the Bohemian Rock Queen found an avenue to overcome her obstacles, going on to become the only woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, twice. Open to all.

Event: Drama Book Club
Location: Main Meeting Room
Date: Thursday, Oct. 5
Time: 7:00 pm
Description: Please join us for a discussion of dramatic works. We’ll read selected scenes aloud and discuss to add a deeper understanding of the work. "God of Carnage," by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton. A playground altercation between 11-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. Registration required and open to all.

Event: Friday Afternoon Movies: "Book Club: The Next Chapter"
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Oct. 6
Time: 3 p.m.
Description: "Book Club: The Next Chapter." (2023, PG-13, 107 mins) Follow the new journey of four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girl’s trip they never had. Open to all.

Event: Empire Defensive Driving
Location: Main Meeting Room
Date: Saturday, Oct. 7
Time:9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Description: Drivers may reduce up to four points on their driving record or receive a 10% discount on vehicle liability, personal injury protection, and collision insurance for three years, and, possibly, a reduction of up to four points on your driving record every 18 months.
In-person registration required with a non-refundable fee of $30. Checks should be made payable to: Empire Safety Council.

Event: Handwriting and Crime Scene Analysis
Location: Main Meeting Room
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 10
Time: 7:00 pm
Description: Jeffrey Luber, forensic scientist and questioned documents examiner, gives an overview of document analysis and crime laboratory activity, including handwriting comparison and crime scene response. Registration required and open to all.

Event: Medicare Supplements vs. Medicare Advantage Plans
Location: Main Meeting Room
Date: Thursday, Oct. 12
Time: 6:30 pm
Description: Join licensed independent insurance agent Craig Marcott to learn what Medicare supplement plans and Medicare advantage plans are, how they both work and which is right for you, Registration required and open to all.

Event: Opera Talk: Halloween at the Opera
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Saturday, Oct. 14
Time: 2 p.m.
Description: The ghost, the witch, and the deadly diva, oh my! There’s nothing like scare and suspense at the opera! Explore the art of revenge through a ghost from Mozart’s Don Giovanni, a witch from Verdi’s Il Trovatore and a deadly diva from Puccini’s Tosca. This opera talk also includes a live aria performance by speaker Tanisha Mitchell. Registration required and open to all.

Event: The Usual Suspects: True Crime Club Mondays: Richard Ramirez, “The Night Stalker”
Location: Main Meeting Room
Date: Monday Oct. 16
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Attention true crime lovers – our monthly True Crime Club is back discussing theories and suspects, with new videos and interviews each month! Richard Ramirez, aka “The Night Stalker,” was a serial killer who predominantly operated in California, specifically Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. He used a variety of implements to kill, with all or most of his murders occurring during the various home invasions/robberies. He relished the nickname, "The Night Stalker." Registration required and open to all.

Event: Nightfall Book Club
Location: Main Meeting Room
Date: Thursday, Oct. 19
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Descriptions: "My Ántonia" by Willa Cather is considered one of the most significant American novels of the 20th century. Set during the great migration, this book follows Ántonia Shimerda, a pioneer who comes to Nebraska as a child and grows with the country, inspiring her childhood friend, Jim Burden, to write her life story. Books are available at the Customer Services Desk and are also available in eBook and eAudio formats using Libby and Hoopla. Any questions? Please email catherine_ferguson@huntlib.org. Registration is required. Open to all.

Event: Friday Afternoon Movies: "You Hurt My Feelings"
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Oct. 20
Time: 3 p.m.
Description: "You Hurt My Feelings" (2023, R, 93 mins)
A novelist's long standing marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book. Open to all.

Event: Modern Dog Training: Separating Myth from Reality to Raise a Wonderful Dog
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Saturday, Oct. 21
Time: 2 p.m.
Description: Join us as Ellen Rassiger, a local certified professional dog trainer and behavior consultant for over 25 years, explores cutting edge techniques and philosophies that shape the way we connect with our four-legged friends. Learn about the latest advancements in positive reinforcement, behavioral science, and the unique needs of our canine companions. Together we will delve into the art of fostering strong bonds, effective communication, and compassionate training methods to discover how these can positively transform the life of both you and your furry best friend. Registration required and open to all.

Event: The Daniel Bennett Group
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Sunday, October 22
Time: 2 p.m.
Description: Join us for an afternoon of jazz with New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett, who has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. Bennett is joined by master percussionist Koko Bermejo on the drums and keyboard and acclaimed bassist Kevin Hailey. The Daniel Bennett Group is currently celebrating the release of their 9th studio album, "New York Nerve," and the group was recently voted 'Best New Jazz' in Hot House Magazine. The band performs regularly at the Blue Note (NYC), Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club (London) and Zingari Jazz (San Francisco). Registration required and open to all.

Event: Art, Not Art
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Monday, Oct. 23
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: This program delves into the world of art crime, relating some of the fascinating stories of lost, stolen, and forged art. Author and forensic science teacher Linda Marie Frank will explain how art pieces are scientifically authenticated, including both scientific methods and the expertise of the art historian, and will go over the significance of an artwork's provenance. Also covered is the difference between fakes, forgeries, and restored art and examples and different cases of each. Registration required and open to all.

Event: The Salem Witch Trials: Reckoning & Reclaiming
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 24
Time: 3 p.m.
Description: Even after 300 years, Salem’s witch trials remain a defining example of intolerance and injustice in American history. The extraordinary events of 1692-3 led to the deaths of 25 innocent people, the vast majority of whom were women. Learn from a docent with the New-York Historical Society about the tangible fragments from the past that illuminate the real lives of Salem’s residents: those accused of witchcraft, their accusers, and those who defended them against legal charges, risking their own lives and reputations in the process. The presentation seeks to ask: In moments of injustice, what role do we play? Presented by the Huntington Area Libraries. Registration required and open to all.

Event: Magician Among the Spirits
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 25
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Mentalist Amoré brings you unexplained events and demonstrations from the Victorian era. Witness a recreation of a 19th century séance, experience a firsthand account of the Spirit Cabinet, your questions will be answered by the "Mystic Oracle," and a special guest from the other side will assist during the performance. Join us and be part of a show that will amaze, mystify, and leave you a bit unnerved! Registration required and open to all.

Event: The Addams Family vs. The Munsters
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Thursday, October 26
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: In 1964, a great event occurred on television: Not one, but TWO fun horror-themed shows appeared on prime time. A nostalgic and fun evening awaits as you relive two of the most offbeat and funny series ever to appear on major network television. You will learn about the creation, background and making of both "The Addams Family" and "The Munsters" with this special presentation! Prepare to laugh at these great programs that will never grow old and that remind us that monsters can be fun! Registration required and open to all.

Event: Anna Maria Villa and the Italian American Songbook
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Sunday, Oct. 29
Time: 2 p.m.
Description: Anna Maria Villa is an Italian-born, Italian-speaking singer. Accompanied by Mark Marino on guitar and Marcus McLaurine on upright bass, Anna Maria will be singing Italian classics such as Anema e Core, I Found My Love In Portofino, Godfather Waltz, Oh Marie, as well as jazz standards such as Just In Time, It Had To Be You, and many more. Anna Maria draws you into the story with her passion and soothes you with her distinctive sound: warm bell tones and breathy whispers. In addition to her music career, she is also an actress appearing on numerous TV shows and Film productions Registration required and open to all.

Event: An Evening of Spooky Fiction
Location: Main Auditorium
Date: Monday, Oct. 30
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Join Bram Stoker Award-nominated author Robert P. Ottone as he reads passages from his latest novel, "The Vile Thing We Created," and a selection from his new short story collection, "Wrapped in Plastic & Other Sweet Nothings." A book sale and signing will follow the presentation. Registration required and open to all.