Upcoming Events

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.

The passage of the New York State legislation to regulate management of horseshoe crabs is an important step toward halting the slide of these "living fossils" toward endangerment status.

The passage of the New York State legislation to regulate the management of horseshoe crabs is an important step toward halting the slide of these "living fossils" toward endangerment status.

How do you picture your retirement?

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

From the 1800s to the present day, New York has played a defining role in shaping baseball history.

Lori Kramer, a stay-at-home mom, would go to great lengths to give her two daughters the summer experience of their lives - even getting a job at their camp and tagging along with them.

The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center (SNMVC) memorializes the legacy of the Stonewall Rebellion of 1969 while serving as a beacon for generations to come. This guided, interactive, immersive tour of the Center explores the his

Join Nancy Burner, Esq., Founding Partner at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C., as she discusses the importance of a health care proxy, a durable power of attorney, and a last will and testament in estate plan

Historian Christopher Daley explores key moments and figures in the fight for freedom, focusing on the abolitionist movement, Abraham Lincoln's leadership, and the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War.

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

Eastern Long Island has a rich but often overlooked history of African American communities.

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.

Join attorney, Kathleen Rose from the Law Office of Kathleen M. Rose. PLLC. for this seminar on creating wills, trusts, health care proxies, powers of attorney, plus so much more.