Huntington Library Events Include Birds Of Prey, Stephen King, More

HUNTINGTON, NY — The Huntington Public Library is set to hold several events before the end of October in its auditorium. The library is at 338 Main St., Huntington.

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

Event: Son of Sam and Me: The Truth About Why I Wasn't Shot by David Berkowitz
Date: Saturday, Oct. 22
Time: 1 p.m.
Description: Carl Denaro was shot in the head on Oct. 23, 1976, in an apparent random attack, which was later attributed to David Berkowitz. Berkowitz says he didn't shoot him. Carl believes him. He has spent years researching the case, attempting to prove there were other shooters involved in the Son of Sam attacks. From the many police sketches that look like different people, details ignored by law enforcement, the varying time of attacks, and the inconsistent M.O. of the shooters, Carl uncovers the tip of a very deep iceberg. Autographed copies of his book The Son of Sam and Me: The Truth About Why I Wasn't Shot by David Berkowitz will be available for purchase at the event. This event is brought to you by the LI Crime Expo.

Event: Gemini Journey Presents “Shall We Dance!”
Date: Sunday, Oct. 23
Time: 2 p.m.
Description: Diane Block, violinist, and Terry Batts, cellist, became friends and musical collaborators while studying at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. Come journey with them as they perform their newest musical program which has proven most popular yet! Gemini Journey will explore music and the dance: the point at which music and dance meet. You will hear a diverse and colorful set that includes the waltz, tango, flamenco, ragtime and mambo from Broadway, film and jazz idioms. Fred Simpson, percussionist, will add just enough spice and verve to the mix. They are sure to enlighten and entertain and get those feet tapping in your seats— or even dancing in the aisles!

Event: Autumn Birds of Long Island: Raptors
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 25
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: High Flyers…Long Island Birds of Prey! Hawks, Eagles and Falcons, Oh My!! Long Island has a wide variety of raptors; some just visit and pass through and some raise families here. Join us as Dianne Taggart, long time LI birder, talks about and shows photos of these wonderful birds.

Event: Films Based on the Writings of Stephen King
Date: Thursday, Oct. 27
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Stephen King is known as the master of horror writing. Many of the greatest horror films are based on his writings (The Shining, Carrie, The Dead Zone), but great films which are not horror films are as well (Stand by Me, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile). We will look at the writing career and subsequent adaptations of many of King’s novels and short stories, and view clips from films to see how the master of horror fiction translates into one of the great film storytellers.

Event: Improvisational Theater & Playwriting
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 26
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Description: Sharpen your wit and improve your memory. Imagine problems, consider creative solutions, and perform them on stage with director, Dr. Milton Bloch.