July 27 - Aug. 3

‘Hidden Figures’ screening at the library

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library will be screening the hit-movie ‘Hidden Figures’ on July 28 at 1 p.m. The movie starts Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae as African-American mathematicians who worked for NASA to help John Glenn get into space. There is limited seating for the movie, so registration is requested at the Adult Reference Desk. For more information, call (516) 825 -6422 or email hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.

DIY Pokeball at Elmont

Children entering grades 3 through 6 can design their very own Pokeball at the Elmont Memorial Library on July 28 at 12:00 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, call (516) 354- 5280 or email childrensservices@elmontlibrary.org.

Medicare and Medicaid lecture at Elmont

Paul Sapienza and Annabelle Bazante, of Annabel Bazante Law, PPLC, will hold a discussion about Medicare and Medicaid Planning Options at the Elmont Memorial Library on August 1 at 7 p.m. Topics will include Medicare Parts A, B, C and D and how to protect oneself from excessive costs. For more information, call the Adult Reference Desk at (516) 354 – 5280 ext. 1002.

Step lively to some jazzy tunes

The acclaimed 1920s-era revival band Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks visit Old Westbury Gardens, for the final concert of this year’s Picnic Pops series, on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.) Bring a lawn chair or blanket and some friends, and bandleader Giordano and his ensemble will provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening that may even get some folks up on their feet. Info: (516) 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org

Latin rhythms

Settle in for another enjoyable evening of music under the stars at Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theatre. Genessa and the Selenia Experience perform their lively tribute to the Latina pop star, on Monday, July 31, at 8 p.m. The spirited show resurrects the legend of Selena and puts the audience face to face with the music and her spirit. Info: (516) 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6 p.m.