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Upcoming Events

History of the Tammany Regiment

Jun22

Learn about the 42nd New York Infantry Regiment, also known as the Tammany Regiment, who were encamped in Kings Point at the beginning of the American Civil War

Where

Great Neck Library

159 Bayview Ave.

Great Neck, NY

Phone

516-466-8055

Price

free

The History of the Oyster Bay Long Island Railroad

Jun22

Historian and author Dave Morrison of the Oyster Bay Train Museum will discuss the history of the Oyster Bay Branch of the Long Island Railroad, learn how this line was the train for President Theodore Roosevelt, as well as the story behind the Bessie/Roxey statue at the Mineola station, register

Where

Bayville Free Library

34 School St.

Bayville, NY

Phone

516-628-2765

Price

free

Author Event and Book Signing with Elise Hart Kipness

Jun22

Kick off the Great Neck Library's 2026 Adult Summer Challenge with a special guest author, Elise Hart Kipness

Where

Great Neck Library

159 Bayview Ave.

Great Neck, NY

Phone

516-466-8055

Price

free

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