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Upcoming Events

Sunday, June 21

Online: A Chat with Roxanne

Jun22

Roxanne will lead an open chat to share ideas, discuss programs and connect with the community, 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: Heroines of the Revolution

Jun23

Valerie Gugala will highlight the courageous and often overlooked women who played vital roles in the American Revolution, discover the stories of spies, soldiers, writers and activists whose bravery and determination helped shape a new nation, 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: Harvey Fierstein on Stage

Jun24

Stephen Nachamie will celebrate the legendary playwright, actor, advocate and LGBTQ icon Harvey Fierstein, 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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