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Upcoming Events

Online: America's 250th - The Founding Mothers

Jun29

Laura Keyes will discuss the important role women played in the founding of our country, learn about female soldiers, writers, printers, scholars, farmers and spies who were all vital to our nation's history, register for a Zoom link starting May 15

Where

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library

89 E. Main St.

Oyster Bay, NY

Phone

516-922-1212

Price

free

America's 250th: Long May She Wave - The Fascinating History of the Stars and Stripes

Jun30

Storyteller and historic interpreter Janet Emily Demarest will trace the history of the American flag from its earliest inception prior to the Revolution until today, register starting May 15

Where

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library

89 E. Main St.

Oyster Bay, NY

Phone

516-922-1212

Price

free

Film on the Farm

Jul9

Join Former U.S. Representative Donna Edwards for an exclusive screening of the 2025 documentary short film From the Hill to the Horizon. Directed by Rakhi Varma, the film follows Edwards as she leaves behind Washington politics and sets out to visit all 63 U.S. national parks while living with multiple sclerosis.

Where

East Norwich, NY

6150 Northern Blvd.

East Norwich, NY

Phone

516-636-5550

Price

free

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