COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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FRIDAY, APRIL 21

Movie: Ticket to Paradise

Ticket to Paradise will be shown at the Syosset Public Library Theater from 2 to 3:45 p.m. The plot of the movie is as follows: “Lily sends a message to her parents that she’s going to get married to a local she met while vacationing in Bali. The distraught and long-divorced parents (Julie Roberts and George Clooney) fly to Indonesia to hopefully derail their daughter’s impulsive plan. Howev er, they should learn how to control their scathing animosity toward each oth er if they are to succeed with their own plan.” The movie is rated PG-13 and runs 104 minutes.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Introducing Vega Discover

This new catalog from the Jericho Public Library, 1 Merry Lane in Jericho, will help you uncover search results and content with the highest degree of accuracy and relevancy available from their collection. Vega Discover provides the experience you should expect. Using a simple, intuitive interface, Vega provides a more user friendly, intelligent presentation of library data, rolling all formats into a single display and providing related resources. Come to the library from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and see how Vega works, bring your tech questions and pickup a snack and a gift while supplies last.

Teen Chess Workshop

At the Syosset Public Library, 225 S Oyster Bay Road, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., teens from sixth to 12th grade are invited to learn the rules of chess, develop skills and play against other teens. This event is part of a series. To learn more, and to register, visit syossetlibrary.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 24

Fruits and Vegetables That Can be Grown in Containers

Horticulturalist Paul Levine will be at the Syosset Public Library, 225 S Oyster Bay Road, from 7 to 8 p.m. to talk about nine fruits and vegetables that are perfect for container gardens. He will discuss different types of containers, which soil and fertiliz-

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er to use and different watering methods. You will learn what problems may arise and how to deal with them. Registration is required. Visit syossetlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25,

Afternoon Book Discussion with Virtual Appearance by Author Lisa Scottoline

Join Evelyn Hershkowitz, Readers’ Services Librarian at Syosset Public Library, 225 S Oyster Bay Road, for a special Afternoon Book Discussion of the 2021 historical fiction novel, ETERNAL. This event will take place in-person at the library, including a live, virtual appearance by the author who will discuss the writing of ETERNAL, as well as introduce her newest 2023 release, ALTY. The Zoom link will also be provided on the Calendar of Events at syos setlibrary.org for those who wish to view the presenta tion virtually. In-person attend ees will enjoy an exclusive, extended book discussion following the author’s Zoom visit.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

Memory Training: Fresh and Vital for Aging Adults