Upcoming Events

Authors Marcia Rosen and Claudia Riess will share their individual experiences and discoveries within the murder mystery genre.

Join Dr. Lindsey Stewart, a Black feminist philosopher and Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Memphis, for this virtual author visit.

The Roosevelts, one of America's distinguished families, have strong ties to New York City. Theodore Roosevelt was born in a brownstone on East 20th Street, where he developed his love for nature.

Take a virtual birding journey with the Fish Guy through a captivating PowerPoint presentation! Explore the shores of our local waterways and discover the world of wading birds, waterfowl, and raptors.

In honor of the semiquincentennial, former lawyers, now librarians, Mara Zonderman and Terry Lucas will host a series of 8 Zooms beginning in January, about the history and relevance of the Bill of Rights and its role in the founding of

Though there are many books about organized crime, this is the only book that focuses on how the mob adapted to the murders of its bosses, failed hits, internecine wars, and to prosecutions and continued to thrive throughout the United States for

Join Nancy Burner, Esq., Founding Partner at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C., as she discusses the importance of having a Power of Attorney and a Health Care Proxy in place.

In honor of the semiquincentennial, former lawyers, now librarians, Mara Zonderman and Terry Lucas, will continue to host this Zoom series about the history and relevance of the Bill of Rights and its role in the founding of the country

Mna na h’Eireann - meet the women of Ireland from ancient Celts to current day, including Celtic War Goddess Morrigan, Queen Maeve, Brigit Goddess of Fire and St.

Start your new year with a healthy immune system! Learn how incorporating specific “power foods” into your diet can help strengthen your immune response.

Join Queens College Professor Emeritus Roberta Brody and PopCult Nerdbrarian Nola Thacker to trace the rise of fictional female detectives, spies, serial killers, and assassins of a certain age, from Miss Marple to the members of the Thursda

Join Joe Rao as he explores how the science of astronomy developed from the time of the signing of the Declaration of Independence right up to the present time.

Do you find A.I. intriguing, scary, or maybe just incomprehensible? Peter Semmelhack, founder/CEO of Bug Labs, an enterprise software developer, and author of “Social Machines,” will discuss A.I.

Sara Leeds, creator and host of viral sensation "Doorman Stories" on TikTok, shares some of the stories of New York City’s doormen (and doorwomen), from residential doormen to building managers and even bouncers, who are the true eyes a

Theft! Forgery! Murder! Banksy!

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing brain disease worldwide. In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, join Sarah Cohen, PT, DPT, and Administrator of the Center for Parkinson’s Disease at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, to lear

In honor of the semiquincentennial, former lawyers, now librarians, Mara Zonderman and Terry Lucas, will continue to host this Zoom series about the history and relevance of the Bill of Rights and its role in the founding of the country

April 9, 1865, is cemented into American history as the date of the surrender of General Robert E. Lee to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia.

Falls don’t have to be a part of aging.

In July 2026, America will celebrate 250 years of independence. To mark this occasion, Eco-Photo Explorers will delve into Long Island's unique history over these two and a half centuries.

Join the “Fish Guy” for an underwater journey through Long Island’s vibrant marine life. Discover stunning photographs and videos showcasing local fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and a variety of fascinating invertebrates.

Step back to 1776 and explore the bold ideas, powerful words, and daring actions that shaped America’s founding.

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, join Certified Sommelier Pascal Zugmeyer to explore the story of American wine, from its beginnings to modern-day regions.

Who was Dracula really? And did he really exist? Since his first appearance in 1897 in Bram Stoker's classic novel, he has been portrayed as many things and in many different ways by different writers, filmmakers and actors.