Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

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

REMINDER! POB residents can pick up tickets beginning Tuesday, September 8 for the concert "Guitar Legends" which is bei...
09/05/2026

REMINDER! POB residents can pick up tickets beginning Tuesday, September 8 for the concert "Guitar Legends" which is being held on Saturday, September 19 at 4:00pm. Tickets required. 2 tickets per patron with photo ID. For more information: https://poblib.librarycalendar.com/event/adult-program-85225

Guitar Legends is a powerhouse trio of seasoned New York musicians celebrating the greatest guitar heroes in rock history. From Hendrix, Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan to ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cream, and more, Guitar Legends delivers authentic, high-energy performances of the classic FM rock hits that defined generations. With over 25 years performing together and international touring experience, this is the ultimate tribute to guitar-driven rock from the '60s through the '90s.

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Reminder that the POB Seed Library ends on September 8! We loved seeing our community bloom this summer, so if you have ...
09/04/2026

Reminder that the POB Seed Library ends on September 8! We loved seeing our community bloom this summer, so if you have any remaining gardening pictures you would like to send, please send them to [email protected]

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Family Center's Author of the Month is Tui T. Sutherland! Known best for the Wings of Fire and Menagerie series. Wings o...
09/03/2026

Family Center's Author of the Month is Tui T. Sutherland! Known best for the Wings of Fire and Menagerie series. Wings of Fire is also a graphic novel now! You can find all of these in Family Center. Learn more about this author here: https://tuibooks.com/

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Reminder to register for the "Quiet Book Club" being held on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 pm. Calling all readers! Join...
09/02/2026

Reminder to register for the "Quiet Book Club" being held on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 pm. Calling all readers! Join us for a designated quiet reading hour followed by light refreshments and a chance to socialize and chat about our books! There’s no assigned reading! Bring a book or choose from among one of the many titles we’ll have to pick from. Reader’s Advisory available upon request. Contact the Reference Desk by phone or email [email protected] to register. Registration now open.

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Easing the back-to-school transition is all about building great family routines. To help, hoopla has gathered their fav...
09/02/2026

Easing the back-to-school transition is all about building great family routines. To help, hoopla has gathered their favorite back-to-school tips for parents alongside an engaging reading list featuring bedtime stories and skill-building books to keep kids learning. Learn more here: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/back-to-school-routines-for-learning-literacy-and-easing-anxiety/220287

Start the school year strong with Hoopla all you need is your Library card! Download the hoopla app today on any iOS or Android device.

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Wednesday's feature film will be "The Brothers McMullen" showing September 2 at 2:00pm AND 7:00pm.97 min., R, 1995Three ...
09/01/2026

Wednesday's feature film will be "The Brothers McMullen" showing September 2 at 2:00pm AND 7:00pm.
97 min., R, 1995
Three Irish-Catholic brothers from Long Island struggle to deal with love, marriage, and infidelity.
Starring Jack Mulcahy, Michael McGlone, and Connie Britton.

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We're partnering up with the Nassau Library System to gather all of our favorite "library secrets" (things you wish more...
09/01/2026

We're partnering up with the Nassau Library System to gather all of our favorite "library secrets" (things you wish more people knew about libraries)! Stop by our Welcome Desk to fill out a notecard.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! No matter what your tastes are, a library card hits all the right notes!Check o...
09/01/2026

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! No matter what your tastes are, a library card hits all the right notes!

Check out a classic story or hit shuffle and try something new. Find harmony at a book discussion, Wednesday movie, crafting class, or lecture. And don't forget about our upcoming concerts! Compose your future with new skills from the library’s online courses or check out non-traditional items from the Library of Things. No matter what rhythm you find yourself in, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for you.

Special in the Library Fun for Library Card Sign-Up Month:

Children: Come to the Family Center during the month of September, show us your Library Card, and receive a special surprise from our Treasure Chest – What treasure will you find?

Teens: The Family Center would like to give teens the opportunity to show off their digital library cards! Don’t have a library card? Sign up for one and then come into the Family Center and we will help you set up your digital card in the Nassau Library App. You will earn one hour of community service for the month of September. You will also be entered into our raffle. One winner will be chosen.

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You've heard of 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, now get ready for 100 Books Before Graduation! Attention high schoolers...
08/31/2026

You've heard of 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, now get ready for 100 Books Before Graduation! Attention high schoolers, 100 Books Before Graduation begins September 1!
If you are interested in reading and earning prizes for the books you have read, come into the Family Center and sign up. We are excited to go on this reading journey with you.

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The September, October, and November 2026 newsletter is now available online as PDF in both full color and plain text! F...
08/30/2026

The September, October, and November 2026 newsletter is now available online as PDF in both full color and plain text! Find them here:
Full color:https://poblib.org/images/pdfdocs/newsletters/LWSeptOctNov2026.pdf
Plain text:https://poblib.org/images/pdfdocs/newsletters/LWSeptOctNov2026PlainText.pdf

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Plainview, NY

Opening Hours

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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