May 25- June 1

Anime features and card games at the library

Teenagers in sixth-grade through high school seniors can enjoy anime features and card games at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library on May 26 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required, and is limited to 20 teenagers. For more information, contact Faith Kenney at (516) 825 – 6422 or email hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.

The ‘Importance of You’ lecture at Elmont Public Library

Residents will be inspired by Howard Shudut’s lecture “The Importance of YOU!” on May 26 at 12:30 p.m. at the Elmont Public Library. This lecture will teach guests about how their values and beliefs matter, and how they can leave a legacy. For more information, call (516) 354 – 5280 ext. 1002.

‘La La Land’ at

Elmont Public Library

The Elmont Public Library will be screening the hit movie “La La Land” on May 30 at 2 p.m. The movie is rated PG-13 for strong language, and it features Emma Stone as an aspiring actress who falls in love with a jazz pianist played by Ryan Gosling. As the movie progresses, their career aspirations interferes with their romance, and the couple has to decide which is more important. The movie is free and open to the public. For more information, call (516) 354 -5280 ext. 1002.

Memorial Day salute

Step back in time and celebrate a rousing Decoration Day as Memorial Day would have been commemorated in the 19th century, at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Traditional fiddle music, a parade, and storytelling are all part of the fun, Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: (516) 572-8400.

Brimming with flowers

May is blossoming with color at Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City. Bring the kids to craft their own “Cute as Button Flowers” that bloom all season long, on Friday, May 26, and continuing again next Tuesday and Wednesday, May 30-31. Kids can get creative with a marvelous May flower that sure to brighten up everyone’s day. Info: (516) 224-5800 or www.licm.org.