Huntington Library Events: Prince, Boat Maintenance, Gardening

HUNTINGTON, NY — The Huntington Public Library announced its May events.

The main library is at 38 Main St., Huntington, while the Huntington Station branch is at 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station.

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

Event: Musicology Mondays
Location: HPL Main Auditorium
Date: Monday, May 8
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: "Prince: The Reign of the Prince of Ages," 2016, 100 mins. Documentary focusing on the legendary musician's life and work, from his troubled childhood in Minneapolis to becoming one of the most popular and innovative artists in contemporary music. Open to All.

Event: Environmentally Friendly Boat Maintenance
Location: Zoom
Date: Wednesday, May 10
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Learn about boat maintenance and using the best management practices for painting, cleaning, and caring for your boat with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Participants will learn about different types of paints and their potential impacts on the environment and gain valuable tips for maintenance that will save money and protect the environment, along with boat bottom fouling organisms and their impact. Registration is required. Open to all.

Event: Get Your Body Back After Baby: With Pelvic Health Experts, Dr. Shaden Ghattas, PT and Dr. Jennifer Helft, PT.
Location: Zoom
Date: Monday, May 15
Time: 3 p.m.
Description: The postpartum period is a beautiful rollercoaster for sure! Most of the time we are unsure which way is up or down. But one thing is for sure, we are very eager to begin to recover our bodies. Doing this the right way depends on the type of birth you had, your abilities, and goals. Not all exercise is created equal when it comes to our postpartum bodies! Learn the BEST exercise you can do to get yourself feeling better, quicker. You will learn: Which exercises to focus on and which ones you should completely avoid, how to do pelvic floor exercise the right way, how to lift your baby as they grow, how to avoid sciatica, lower back pain, and pelvic floor dysfunction, and how to set your baby up for a strong body as they develop. Presented by the Huntington Area libraries. Open to All.

Event: The Usual Suspects: True Crime Club
Location: Zoom
Date: Monday, May 15
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Attention true crime lovers – join us for a new monthly True Crime Club. Each month will focus on a different true crime case with theories, suspects, and coverage being discussed. Interviews and videos will also be used to analyze the details of the different cases. Welcome to the Murder Castle, the "Saw"-like lair of H.H. Holmes, one of America's strangest serial killers. Con man. Murderer. Psychopath. Let horror author Robert P. Ottone guide you through the murder castle's traps and hidden corridors.

Event: Medicare: What to Know About Hospital Stays
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, May 16
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Craig Marcott, licensed independent insurance agent, will go over what you need to know about hospital stays when you have Medicare, including what Medicare does and doesn’t cover for in-patient care, types of hospital stays, in-patient costs, the "3-Day rule," and more. Registration is required. Open to all.

Event: How to Be a Birder… Anywhere
Location: Zoom
Date: Wednesday, May 17
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Learn about the hobby of bird watching, not only in your backyard but anywhere else you may go. Dianne Taggart, long time birder, will present a program on how to bird in the field, how to enjoy the birds in your own backyard and (with photos) what birds you may see. Registration required. Open to All.

Event: Musicology Mondays
Location: HPL Main Auditorium
Date: Monday, May 22
Time: 6:30 pm
Description: "Stevie Nicks: Wild at Heart," 2020, 61 mins.
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: Sleep Apnea Essentials
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, May 23
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: Dr. Gary Wohlberg, Director of the South Shore University Hospital Sleep Lab, will discuss sleep apnea including its causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. Bring your questions. Presented by the Huntington Area libraries. Registration is required. Open to all.

Event: Friday Afternoon Movies
Location: HPL Main Auditorium
Date: May 26
Time: 3:00 pm
Description: "The Fabelmans." 2022, PG-13, 141 mins. Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth. Open to all.

Event: Gardening with Deer
Location: Main Meeting Room
Date: Tuesday, May 30
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: There are beautiful plants deer don’t like to eat! Incorporate these perennials, annuals, and shrubs in your landscape to create an attractive yard with three seasons of bloom. Also learn about physical and scent strategies to reduce deer browsing in your yard. Registration is required. Open to all.

Event: Genealogy 102
Location: Main Meeting Room
Date: Wednesday, May 31
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Have you already had a little experience working on your family tree? This presentation is not for the newcomer or the well-advanced researcher. Following her GEN101 program, April Earle will now cover some techniques to help you break down your research brick walls and offer tips on how to use resources beyond the U.S. from your ancestral homeland. DNA testing will NOT be covered in depth, but Earle will discuss the potential power of incorporating DNA testing into your genealogist’s toolkit. Join us to learn a little more about how to do your genealogy research right. Registration is required. Open to all.