Glen Cove Public Library

Italian feasts became a Long Island tradition when immigrants brought religious and cultural celebrations from Southern Italy in the early 20th century. Today, processions, food, music, and community gatherings continue to celebrate this heritage. The presentation will also explore the history of the Feast of St. Rocco and the volunteers who keep this tradition alive.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Feasts Bringing Italian Culture and Heritage to America

Nassau County

Glen Cove

New York

Feasts Bringing Italian Culture and Heritage to...

Italian feasts became a Long Island tradition when immigrants brought religious and cultural celebrations from Southern Italy...

Feasts Bringing Italian Culture and Heritage to America

Learn all about the richness and depth of Sicilian culture with author and retired professor of Italian and former Chairman of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages at St. John’s University, Gaetano Cipolla.

Local Event: Gaetano Cipolla: What Makes a Sicilian?

Gaetano Cipolla: What Makes a Sicilian?

Learn all about the richness and depth of Sicilian culture with author and retired professor of Italian and former Chairman of...

Join us for an entertaining afternoon of music as The Eclectix perfrorm music from the 1960s to today.&nbsp;Their energy gets the audience singing, clapping, dancing, and feeling like they're part of the show.

Local Event: Music Show: The Eclectix

Music Show: The Eclectix

Join us for an entertaining afternoon of music as The Eclectix perfrorm music from the 1960s to today. Their energy gets the...

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

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...

There have been amazing masterpieces created by revered artists that have defined what we think of as art. But what happens when the artist is revealed to be a monster? How do we separate the artist from the artwork? Should we? Join Artist and professor Chris Vivas for a fascinating lecture on some of the most admired and reprehensible artists.
The Zoom login information will be emailed to you 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 Glen Cove Public Library.

Local Event: Virtual Program: Monsters in Art

Virtual Program: Monsters in Art

There have been amazing masterpieces created by revered artists that have defined what we think of as art. But what happens...

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...

After the curtain falls and the audience departs, Broadway’s great theatres grow quiet—but not always empty. Join author and longtime Playbill editor Robert Viagas as he shares true stories of the spirits said to haunt Broadway’s most famous stages. &nbsp;

Local Event: The Haunted Theatres of Broadway

The Haunted Theatres of Broadway

After the curtain falls and the audience departs, Broadway’s great theatres grow quiet—but not always empty. Join author and...

Lorne offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the life and legacy of Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, featuring exclusive archival footage and interviews with the comedy legends he helped launch. 100 min. (R) 2026.

Local Event: Movies at the Library: Lorne

Movies at the Library: Lorne

Lorne offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the life and legacy of Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, featuring...

Join author and grief educator Mia R. Millard for an inspiring program featuring her book Graced Beyond Grief and its companion, The Sacred Journal. Through storytelling, guided reflection, and discussion, participants will explore practical tools for healing, hope, and moving forward after loss. Books will be available for purchase.

Local Event: Graced Beyond Grief: Meet the Author & Journaling Workshop

Graced Beyond Grief: Meet the Author &...

Join author and grief educator Mia R. Millard for an inspiring program featuring her book Graced Beyond Grief and its...

Graced Beyond Grief: Meet the Author & Journaling Workshop

Join us for an afternoon of music featuring the songs of Jason Flashner, a singer/songwriter from Long Island, who has been writing and recording music for over twenty years. His music crosses various genres.&nbsp;

Local Event: Music Show: The Music of Jason Flashner

Music Show: The Music of Jason Flashner

Join us for an afternoon of music featuring the songs of Jason Flashner, a singer/songwriter from Long Island, who has been...

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

Join Librarian Amy Mondello as she leads a discussion of The Tenant, by Frieda McFadden. What starts as a simple arrangement slowly turns into a dangerous game of trust, deceit, and hidden truths. With unexpected twists and unsettling turns, this fast-paced psychological thriller will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Local Event: Book Discussion: The Tenant, by Freida McFadden

Book Discussion: The Tenant, by Freida McFadden

Join Librarian Amy Mondello as she leads a discussion of The Tenant, by Frieda McFadden. What starts as a simple arrangement...

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...

Join us for a free event to support the Friends of the Glen Cove Public Library. Meet new friends, learn about upcoming programs, and discover how you can get involved.
4-5:30pm: Live music with Larry Martone &amp; Friends
4:15pm-6:30pm: Trick or Treating and Crafts: Halloween Fun and Scavenger Hunt
5:30pm: Trivia Challenge - Test Your Knowledge of the City of Glen Cove and the Library
6:15pm: Membership Drive, Library Tours, and Display of Historical Photographs of Glen Cove
6:45pm: Meet Nona Footz, author of A Mansion of Her Own: The Mysterious Life of Heiress Alice DeLamar. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Local Event: Friends of the Glen Cove Public Library's Open House

Friends of the Glen Cove Public Library's Open...

Join us for a free event to support the Friends of the Glen Cove Public Library. Meet new friends, learn about upcoming...

Friends of the Glen Cove Public Library's Open House

A Mansion of Her Own: The Mysterious Life of Heiress Alice DeLamar, by Nona Footz, explores the true story of Alice DeLamar, a wealthy heiress who defied convention to live life on her own terms. Through scandal, reinvention, and resilience, this biography uncovers a hidden figure who quietly shaped her own extraordinary legacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Copies of the book will be available for purchase, with the proceeds benefiting The Friends of the Glen Cove Public Library.
This program will be featured at the Friends of the Glen Cove Public Library’s Open House Event.

Local Event: Meet Author Nona Footz

Meet Author Nona Footz

A Mansion of Her Own: The Mysterious Life of Heiress Alice DeLamar, by Nona Footz, explores the true story of Alice DeLamar, a...

Scary Movie follows two friends who find themselves caught in unexpected mayhem involving killers, monsters, and supernatural creatures in this funny horror spoof. 96 min. (R) 2026.

Local Event: Movies at the Library: Scary Movie

Movies at the Library: Scary Movie

Scary Movie follows two friends who find themselves caught in unexpected mayhem involving killers, monsters, and supernatural...

Disclosure Day follows a cybersecurity expert and a meteorologist as they uncover a decades-old conspiracy that could change humanity forever when the truth about extraterrestrial life is finally revealed.&nbsp;120 min. (PG-13) 2026.

Local Event: Movies at the Library: Disclosure Day

Movies at the Library: Disclosure Day

Disclosure Day follows a cybersecurity expert and a meteorologist as they uncover a decades-old conspiracy that could change...

Garlic is a powerhouse of nutritional and medicinal benefits, especially when you grow your own. This talk will encompass varieties and their pros/cons, clove selection, planting, maintenance, harvesting, curing, and storing.

Local Event: Seed Library Program: Growing Garlic for Health and Pleasure

Seed Library Program: Growing Garlic for Health...

Garlic is a powerhouse of nutritional and medicinal benefits, especially when you grow your own. This talk will encompass...

Seed Library Program: Growing Garlic for Health and Pleasure

Glen Cove Public Library Adult Services

Melanie Gulbas

New York City Metropolitan Area

Port Washington

Oyster Bay

Great Neck

Syosset

Westchester County

Jeff Edwards

Larchmont-Mamaroneck

Mineola

New Hyde Park

New Rochelle

Hicksville

Eight-day culinary celebration showcases specially curated prix fixe menus at 17 participating Port Washington restaurants 
This fall, the Port Washington BID invites residents and visitors to pull up a chair, discover a new favorite restaurant, and experience the diverse flavors that make the community one of Long Island’s most inviting dining destinations. 
Port Washington Restaurant Week will take place Sunday, October 18, through Sunday, October 25, 2026, bringing together 17 local restaurants for an eight-day celebration of food, hospitality, and the village’s vibrant business community. Sponsored by the Port Washington Business Improvement District, the event will feature specially curated prix fixe menus designed to make exploring Port Washington’s dining scene both delicious and accessible. 
From comforting Italian classics and waterfront dining to ramen, Thai cuisine, Mediterranean specialties, dim sum, wine-bar fare, and more, Restaurant Week offers diners an opportunity to travel the world without leaving Port Washington. 
Holly Byrne, Executive Director, Port Washington Business Improvement District said, “Restaurant Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the talented restaurateurs who help define Port Washington’s character, while encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore our business district, support local businesses, and enjoy the many flavors our community has to offer.” 
Curated menus and accessible pricing 
During Port Washington Restaurant Week, participating restaurants will offer specially curated prix fixe menus for dine-in guests: 
<ul><li>Three-course dinner menus will be offered at either $35 or $48 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Select restaurants may offer two-course lunch menus for $21 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Some participating restaurants may feature optional add-on items for an additional cost </li></ul>
Prix fixe offerings do not include gratuity, tax, or beverages and are available for dine-in only. On the final day of the event, Saturdayt, October 24, prix fixe menus will be available until 6:00 p.m., and diners are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly. 
Whether it is a casual lunch with colleagues, a long-overdue gathering with friends, a date night, or an evening spent discovering a restaurant for the first time, Port Washington Restaurant Week offers a reason to make a reservation and make a day of it. Visitors are encouraged to stroll Main Street and the surrounding business districts, visit neighborhood shops, and experience the welcoming energy that makes Port Washington a destination in every season. 
Participating restaurants 
The 2026 participating restaurants include: 
<a href="https://apramen.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AP Ramen</a>, 57 Main Street, Port Washington, <a href="tel:+15166908166" target="_blank">5</a>16-690-8166 
<a href="https://www.ayhansmarketplace.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ayhan’s Shish Kebab</a>, 293 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-767-1400 
<a href="https://bosphoruscafegrill.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bosphorus Café Grill</a>, 183 Shore Road, Port Washington, 516-321-9999 
<a href="https://www.chadathaibistro.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chada Thai Bistro</a>, 24B Main Street, Port Washington, 516-883-3940 
<a href="https://www.finnmaccoolsny.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Finn MacCool's</a>, 205 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-944-3439 
<a href="https://www.florasrestaurants.com/floras-wine-bar-port-washington" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Flora’s Wine Bar &amp; Café</a>, 172 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-734-5612 
<a href="https://www.ginosofportwashington.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gino’s of Port Washington</a>, 48 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-944-0276 
<a href="https://www.ikedoramen.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ikedo Ramen,</a> 983 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, 516-441-5780&nbsp; 
<a href="https://jia-dimsum.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jia Dim Sum</a>, 84 Old Shore Road, Port Washington, 516-488-4801 
<a href="https://ninosbeach.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nino’s Beach</a>, 43 Orchard Beach Blvd, Port Washington, 516-502-0441 
<a href="https://port-washington-thai.webflow.io/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Port Washington Thai</a>, 170 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-789-2999 
<a href="https://www.rivabluristorante.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Riva Blu</a>, 283 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-321-9233 
<a href="https://www.ruka99.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ruka Asian Fusion</a>, 99 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-883-5460 
<a href="https://sullivansquay.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sullivan's Quay</a>, 541 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 516-883-3122 
<a href="https://www.thewildgooseli.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Wild Goose</a>, 75 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-441-5505 
<a href="https://www.toscaniniristoranteitaliano.com/?utm_source=gbp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Toscanini Ristorante Italiano</a>, 179 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-944-0755 
Participating restaurant menus and details on available lunch, dinner, and add-on offerings will be posted as they become available at <a href="https://portwashingtonbid.org/restaurant-week/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">portwashingtonbid.org/restaurant-week</a>. Diners are encouraged to review the event webpage before visiting to compare menus, pricing, and availability at each location. 
About Port Washington Restaurant Week 
Port Washington Restaurant Week is an eight-day culinary celebration sponsored by the Port Washington Business Improvement District. Held from Sunday, October 18, through Sunday, October 25, 2026, the event highlights the community’s independent restaurants through specially curated prix fixe menus and encourages residents and visitors to explore Port Washington’s distinctive dining scene. 
For participating restaurants, menu details, and event updates, visit <a href="https://portwashingtonbid.org/restaurant-week/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">portwashingtonbid.org/restaurant-week</a>.

Local Event: Port Washington Restaurant Week Returns

Port Washington Restaurant Week Returns

Eight-day culinary celebration showcases specially curated prix fixe menus at 17 participating Port Washington restaurants...

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
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Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone!...

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

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

Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for the Aged, Blind and Disabled

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26

12:00 PM

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

Book Discussion: The Tenant, by Freida McFadden

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Lactation Drop-In Support Group

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28

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

Friends of the Glen Cove Public Library's Open House

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

Meet Author Nona Footz