Glen Cove Public Library

Meet up with other knitters or crocheters. Whether you’re new to knitting or you’ve been doing it for years, it’s always more fun with friends! &nbsp; Start a new project or bring a current one. Participants should bring their own needles and yarn.

Local Event: Knitting & Crocheting Club

Nassau County

Glen Cove

New York

Knitting & Crocheting Club

Meet up with other knitters or crocheters. Whether you’re new to knitting or you’ve been doing it for years, it’s always more...

In celebration of America 250, enjoy 1776. &nbsp;1776 celebrates the founding fathers’ role in shaping the Declaration of Independence, the document that gave birth to a nation.141 min. (G) 1972.

Local Event: Movies at the Library: 1776

Movies at the Library: 1776

In celebration of America 250, enjoy 1776.  1776 celebrates the founding fathers’ role in shaping the Declaration of...

Celebrate Juneteenth with a lecture and trunk show by Jessica Alexandrakis, of Life Under Quilts, on the quilts of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Renowned for their bold, improvisational designs and use of upcycled fabrics, these quilts are celebrated as an important contribution to American art history.

Local Event: African American Quilts

African American Quilts

Celebrate Juneteenth with a lecture and trunk show by Jessica Alexandrakis, of Life Under Quilts, on the quilts of Gee’s Bend,...

Join Dr. Belinda Basaca-Zeitlin as she introduces her book The Art Of Culture Cuisine Clean Eating: Cultural Food Made Healthier - A Recipe Workbook For All Kitchens.&nbsp;She’ll share tips for healthier eating and show how traditional Filipino dishes can be reimagined with cleaner ingredients.&nbsp; Books will be available for purchase at the event. &nbsp;

Local Event: Author Talk, Book Signing and Nutrition Workshop with Belinda Basaca-Zeitlin, M.D.

Author Talk, Book Signing and Nutrition...

Join Dr. Belinda Basaca-Zeitlin as she introduces her book The Art Of Culture Cuisine Clean Eating: Cultural Food Made...

Author Talk, Book Signing and Nutrition Workshop with Belinda Basaca-Zeitlin, M.D.

Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will have facilitated enrollers trained by NY State Department of Health to assist&nbsp;adults and children who&nbsp;are blind or disabled, and anyone over the age of 65 enroll in the Medicaid programs they are eligible for at this time. For more information, please call the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council&nbsp;at 631-435-3000.

Local Event: Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for the Aged, Blind and Disabled

Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for the Aged,...

Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will have facilitated enrollers trained by NY State Department of Health to assist adults and...

Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for the Aged, Blind and Disabled

Enjoy a friendly game of Mah Jongg. &nbsp;It’s a great opportunity to connect, play, and spend time with others who love the game. &nbsp;A limited number of Mah Jongg sets and cards are available. &nbsp;Feel free to bring your own or call ahead to reserve.&nbsp;

Local Event: Mah Jongg Meetup

Mah Jongg Meetup

Enjoy a friendly game of Mah Jongg.  It’s a great opportunity to connect, play, and spend time with others who love the game....

Northwell Health’s BFREE Team, in partnership with the Nassau County Department of Health, is offering a free Lactation Support Program at the Glen Cove Public Library on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Breastfeeding parents can receive guidance, support, and connect with trained professionals and other families. For more information, email <a href="mailto:BFREE@northwell.edu">BFREE@northwell.edu</a>.

Local Event: Lactation Drop-In Support Group

Lactation Drop-In Support Group

Northwell Health’s BFREE Team, in partnership with the Nassau County Department of Health, is offering a free Lactation Support...

Through simple step-by-step instructions, Donna Miller-Small will teach you the basics of Canasta in this four-part series. Please bring a deck of cards with you to the first session. Registration is required and class size is limited. The cost for this 4-session series is $28. Register at the Reference Desk.

Local Event: Introduction to Canasta

Introduction to Canasta

Through simple step-by-step instructions, Donna Miller-Small will teach you the basics of Canasta in this four-part series....

Join us for a discussion on advances in early cancer detection with Martin Fleisher, Ph.D., FAACC. Learn how new screening tools, from blood tests to AI, are helping detect cancer earlier, when it is most treatable. A Q&amp;A session will follow.

Local Event: Finding Cancer Sooner: Advances That Save Lives

Finding Cancer Sooner: Advances That Save Lives

Join us for a discussion on advances in early cancer detection with Martin Fleisher, Ph.D., FAACC. Learn how new screening...

Meet up with friends or make some new ones. Play a board or card game from the Library's collection or feel free to bring your favorite games from home.&nbsp; Please be advised that games are available anytime - just ask at the Reference Desk.

Local Event: Game Night - Now Includes Mah Jongg

Game Night - Now Includes Mah Jongg

Meet up with friends or make some new ones. Play a board or card game from the Library's collection or feel free to bring your...

Rental Family follows a group of strangers brought together under unusual circumstances, where bonds are tested, friendships are forged, and hearts are won in this heartwarming story.110 min. (PG-13) 2025.

Local Event: Movies at the Library: Rental Family

Movies at the Library: Rental Family

Rental Family follows a group of strangers brought together under unusual circumstances, where bonds are tested, friendships...

Join entertainer Mary Peck for a patriotic sing-along celebrating America’s heritage with music by George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin, and Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein, honoring our veterans, service members, and our Nation’s 250th anniversary.

Local Event: Music Show: America the Beautiful

Music Show: America the Beautiful

Join entertainer Mary Peck for a patriotic sing-along celebrating America’s heritage with music by George M. Cohan, Irving...

Laura Keyes will discuss the important role women played in the founding of our country. Learn about soldiers, writers, printers, scholars, farmers, and spies - all women, and all vital to our nation's history.&nbsp;
Zoom login details will be emailed before the program.&nbsp;
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The North Shore Programming Consortium consists of six local libraries (Bayville, Glen Cove, Gold Coast, Locust Valley, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff) that have come together to bring our patrons more of a variety in adult programming in a more cost effective way. We hope you enjoy the programs now accessible from the Consortium!&nbsp; This program is hosted by the Oyster Bay/East Norwich Library.

Local Event: Virtual Program: The Founding Mothers

Virtual Program: The Founding Mothers

Laura Keyes will discuss the important role women played in the founding of our country. Learn about soldiers, writers,...

Explore your family history and connect with the past at our monthly genealogy and local history roundtable. This welcoming group is a great place to share research tips, learn about local heritage, and hear others’ stories. All levels of researchers are welcome!

Local Event: Genealogy and Local History Roundtable

Genealogy and Local History Roundtable

Explore your family history and connect with the past at our monthly genealogy and local history roundtable. This welcoming...

Glen Cove Public Library Adult Services

New York City Metropolitan Area

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Melanie Gulbas

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Port Promenade Returns to Main Street This Summer 
Port Washington’s popular summer street festival, Port Promenade, returns to Main Street for two Thursday evenings this summer — June 18 and July 16, 2026 — from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each night. On June 18, Main Street will be closed from Library Drive to Central Drive. On July 16, the event will move to Upper Main Street, with closures from Port Washington Boulevard to Mackey Avenue. The car-free, family-friendly event will feature live music, outdoor dining, shopping, and activities for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to check the Try Port First app for updates, entertainment schedules, and event details.Port Promenade is co-hosted by the Port Washington BID, Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, and Landmark on Main Street, with support from the Town of North Hempstead and the Port Washington Police Department. Port Washington BID and Precision Work, Inc. are the event sponsors.

Local Event: Port Promenade - middle Main Street

Port Promenade - middle Main Street

Port Promenade Returns to Main Street This Summer 
Port Washington’s popular summer street festival, Port Promenade, returns to...

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Knitting & Crocheting Club

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10:00 AM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Movies at the Library: 1776

JUN

19

2:00 PM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

African American Quilts

JUN

20

10:00 AM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Author Talk, Book Signing and Nutrition Workshop with Belinda Basaca-Zeitlin, M.D.

JUN

20

2:00 PM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for the Aged, Blind and Disabled

JUN

22

12:00 PM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Mah Jongg Meetup

JUN

23

1:00 PM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Lactation Drop-In Support Group

JUN

24

11:00 AM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Introduction to Canasta

JUN

25

1:00 PM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Mah Jongg Meetup

JUN

25

6:00 PM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Finding Cancer Sooner: Advances That Save Lives

JUN

25

7:00 PM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Game Night - Now Includes Mah Jongg

JUN

25

7:00 PM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Knitting & Crocheting Club

JUN

26

10:00 AM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Movies at the Library: Rental Family

JUN

26

2:00 PM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Music Show: America the Beautiful

JUN

27

2:00 PM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Virtual Program: The Founding Mothers

JUN

29

7:00 PM

Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY

Genealogy and Local History Roundtable