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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 3

Concert: Grand Folk Railroad

Feb8

Grand Folk Railroad will perform forgotten favorites of the '60s and '70s, bring a sweater, first come, first seated

Where

West Hempstead Public Library

500 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-481-6591

Price

free

Website

whplibrary.org

Concert: A Time for Love

Feb15

Jay Daniels will perform many of your favorite love songs, bring a sweater, first come, first seated

Where

West Hempstead Public Library

500 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-481-6591

Price

free

Website

whplibrary.org

Memory Café

Feb23

Community connection and entertainment for family caregivers and care recipients affected with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, lunch will be provided, limited space, register starting Jan. 2

Where

West Hempstead Public Library

500 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-481-6591

Price

free

Website

whplibrary.org

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