Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

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Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library Visit us in person or on the web at www.poblib.org for all your information needs.

To find out more about our programs and offerings go to: https://linktr.ee/poblibrary

Early voting for 2026 in Nassau County will take place between Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1. *Please ...
10/21/2026

Early voting for 2026 in Nassau County will take place between Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1. *Please note the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library is NOT a polling place.* A PDF of early voting locations can be found on the Library website, poblib. org > About > Community Information. The PDF is available in both full color and plain text. Physical copies are also available at the Reference desk.

Visit NASSAUVOTES. COM or call (516) 571-VOTE for more voting information.

Any eligible voter who resides in Nassau County may vote at any of the Early Voting sites on the dates and during the times listed. Any voter who has been issued an absentee ballot or an early vote by mail ballot is not permitted to vote on a voting machine at an early voting site (or on election day) but may vote by affidavit ballot.

On Election Day, Nov. 3rd, voters must go to their regular designated polling place. Reminder: If you vote during early voting, you will not be permitted to vote again on the day of the Election or on a subsequent day of Early Voting.

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Reminder that registration is open for the "Not My Genre Book Club" being held on Thursday, October 22 at 2:00pm OR 7:00...
10/21/2026

Reminder that registration is open for the "Not My Genre Book Club" being held on Thursday, October 22 at 2:00pm OR 7:00pm. Book: "Underland: A Deep Time Journey" by Robert MacFarlane

Are you interested in reading something you wouldn't normally read? So are we! Join us for the Not My Genre Book Discussion, where we'll explore different genres together. Books will be available at the Reference Desk. Contact the Reference Desk by phone or email ([email protected]) to register.

[image description - a picture of the book cover for "Underland: A Deep Time Journey" by Robert MacFarlane, while the background is a dark green with ripped book pages as accents.]

Wednesday's feature film will be "Ruby" showing October 21 at 2:00pm.116 min., PG, 1993A diminutive underdog is obsessed...
10/20/2026

Wednesday's feature film will be "Ruby" showing October 21 at 2:00pm.
116 min., PG, 1993
A diminutive underdog is obsessed with joining Notre Dame’s football team. Based on actual events.
Starring Sean Astin, Ned Beatty, and Jon Favreau.

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Reminder for the lecture on "Diego and Frida" with Prof. Thomas Germano on Tuesday, October 20 at 2:00pm in the auditori...
10/19/2026

Reminder for the lecture on "Diego and Frida" with Prof. Thomas Germano on Tuesday, October 20 at 2:00pm in the auditorium. More information can be found on the adult online calendar.

Diego Rivera (1886–1957) and Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) were major participants in a movement to redefine Mexican culture and identity after the Revolution. Professor Thomas Germano will discuss Frida and Diego in a visual lecture about the lives, art, and times of two of Mexico’s best-known modern masters.

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A sincere thank you to Professor Germano for a fascinating art history lecture, and to Maestro Morden and the outstandin...
10/18/2026

A sincere thank you to Professor Germano for a fascinating art history lecture, and to Maestro Morden and the outstanding musicians who performed today for a beautiful musical experience.

Program II of our Intersection of Art and Music Through the Ages series explored the richness of the Romantic era through the works of Goya, Delacroix, Turner, Friedrich, and other influential artists, accompanied by music from Brahms, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, and other renowned composers.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this very special program, and we look forward to sharing Program III with you soon!

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Reminder for the "Author Talk with Caroline Bock" happening on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. You can ...
10/18/2026

Reminder for the "Author Talk with Caroline Bock" happening on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. You can learn more about this on our adult online calendar through our website.

Caroline Bock, author of the acclaimed new novel "The Other Beautiful People", a workplace love story, joins us for a lively literary evening featuring a book discussion, classic movie trivia, book signing, and reception. "The Other Beautiful People is ... perfect for readers who enjoy a good workplace drama as well as those who love old movies" notes Kirkus Reviews - and it's especially fitting for the Plainview - Old Bethpage community, where Caroline was a longstanding resident.

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Listen to all your favorite chilling and thrilling tunes with hoopla! From Descendants and Zombies to The Nightmare Befo...
10/17/2026

Listen to all your favorite chilling and thrilling tunes with hoopla! From Descendants and Zombies to The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus, find all your favorite Disney Halloween soundtracks are on Hoopla! Download the hoopla app on any iOS or Android device today and use your Library card to have a spooky and fun time!

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Reminder to register for the book club "Yak, Snack, and Read" being held on Monday, October 19 at 7:00pm in Room D. The ...
10/16/2026

Reminder to register for the book club "Yak, Snack, and Read" being held on Monday, October 19 at 7:00pm in Room D. The book being discussed is "Revival" by Stephen King.

Contact the Reference Desk by phone or email ([email protected]) to register. Pick up a copy of the book at the Reference desk.

Join Librarian Jack on a monthly basis to chat about a book and eat some snacks!

[image description - picture of the book cover for "Revival" by Stephen King on an orange/ yellow background with a illustrated picture of a group of people at a table talking about books.]

We have a Social Work Intern at the Library now!Hours available: Tuesdays from 9:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pmThis s...
10/15/2026

We have a Social Work Intern at the Library now!
Hours available: Tuesdays from 9:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm

This service is open to all ages. Appointments are not required, but strongly encouraged.

Stony Brook University's School of Social Welfare student intern is on-site at the Library during designated hours to answer questions, help with filling out forms, or seek referrals. Inquiries that they may assist with include, but are not limited to:
-employment/ job search
-housing
-paying utility bills
-applying for benefits
-education
-medical assistance
-mental health issues
-bullying
-domestic abuse
-substance abuse
-LGBTQIA+ topics
-care coordination
-voting pre-registration

Appointments can be made by contacting the Reference Department at 516-938-0077, ext. 225 or emailing [email protected]

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Zoinks! October is a great time to go to a museum...unless you're the Scooby gang looking for monsters. Even then it wil...
10/14/2026

Zoinks! October is a great time to go to a museum...unless you're the Scooby gang looking for monsters. Even then it will be a fun time! Borrow a museum pass with your library card today! Go to our website poblib. org > Services > Museum Passes

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Plainview, NY

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 1pm - 9pm

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+15169380077

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