Sept. 14 - 21

Story and snack time at the library

Children between the ages of 1 and 4 can bring a small snack to the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library on Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. The children will listen to stories and songs. Registration is required, with preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For more information, call (516) 825 – 6422 or email kidsroomvs@nassaulibrary.org.

Do-it-yourself spa scrubs in Elmont

Teenagers can make their own body or foot scrub at the Elmont Memorial Library on Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. They will use essential oils to make their own scrub and put it in a jar. Registration is required, with preference given to Elmont library cardholders. For more information, call (516) 354- 5280 ext. 247 or email elmontteens@elmontlibrary.org.

Diabetes workshop in Elmont

Robyn Littman will be providing a nutrition workshop for people with diabetes at the Elmont Memorial Library on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. She will discuss the importance of choosing whole grain carbohydrates and creating meal plans. For more information, call (516) 354 -5280 ext. 1002.

Tales of the Gold Coast

At the turn of the 20th century Long Island’s North Shore was the most prized residential area of the U.S. This was where captains of industry and financial titans built lavish estates on the bluffs and bays and commissioned fast, luxurious yachts that they used for everything from commuting to the city to racing and voyaging. Step back in time to that fascinating era, at Planting Fields’ Coe Hall, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 4-6 p.m., when Dr. Robert MacKay, a North Shore sailor, explores this extraordinary world of fabulous boats, many of which were built on the Island. Info: (516) 922-8600 or www.plantingfields.org.

Ciao, baby

Fall beckons at that popular area tradition, Hofstra University’s annual Italian Experience, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. One of the largest festivals of its kind the event, now in its 25th year, encourages everyone to savor the pleasures of Italy, with a full slate of folkloric music and dance, children’s activities, crafts, and, of course, culinary delights on Hofstra’s South Campus. Info: (516) 463-6582 or visit www.hofstra.edu/festivals.