Lawrence, NY News &amp; Events

Ferchland hurls Oceanside to victory in Game 1 of Nassau Class AAA championship series

Derek Yormack's 14 Ks deliver Bellmore JFK baseball's first title

Upcoming Events

Sunday, May 31

Online: Marilyn Monroe

Jun1

Marc Courtade will discuss the life and career of film icon Marilyn Monroe in celebration of her 100th birthday, Zoom meeting ID: 721 207 3003, passcode is "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

Online: From Homeruns to Headlines

Jun3

Evan Weiner will discuss how newspapers, radio and television helped shape American sports, explore how media coverage boosted baseball's early popularity and transformed professional sports into the major industries they are today, Zoom meeting ID: 721 207 3003, passcode is "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

Online: America's History in the Stars

Jun4

Joe Rao will explore the history of American astronomy and share the story of a star whose light has been traveling through space for 250 years to reach us today, Zoom meeting ID: 721 207 3003, passcode is "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

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