Port Public Library events for August 8-18

Hypertension Screenings, Tuesday, August 8 @ 11:00 am, Joan and Arnold Saltzman Reading Room. St. Francis Blood Pressure screening

Star Wars Escape Room, Tuesday, August 8 @ 7:00 pm, Hagedorn Meeting Room. Teens will unite forces in a galaxy far, far away to solve puzzles and overcome challenges in this Star Wars-themed Escape Room. Dress as your favorite character, wear your best galactic outfit, and celebrate all things Star Wars. Registration begins July 10. Teens may register for one session only.

Film: The Lion and the Horse (1952-84 min.). Wednesday, August 9 @ 7:00 pm, Lapham Meeting Room. Wednesday Western Film!

Wild horse wrangler Ben Kirby (Steve Cochran) loses his heart to Wildfire, the stalwart and freespirited stallion he captures. When Wildfire is sold to the circus, Ben “liberates” Wildfire, and the two go on the run. Crane Wilbur scripted for director Louis King, Edwin B. DuPar shot the movie in WarnerColor, and Max Steiner supplied the music score.

Tie-Dye Creations with Mr. Buchman, Thursday, August 10 @

7:00 pm, Hagedorn Meeting Room.

Teens will learn the process and create their Tie-Dyed creations in this creative and hands-on workshop. Teens are encouraged to bring a white or light-colored t-shirt or socks for their innovative designs.

Registration begins July 10.

The Roues Brothers Quartet: A Special “Roues-Rock” SoundSwap Event, Thursday, August 10 @ 7:30 pm, Lapham Meeting Room. Brothers Billy and Steven “Muddy” Roues, with longtime friends Gary Solomon and Ed Steinberg, formed a musical alliance and created the Roues Brothers. The four musicians are music business veterans, each having crossed paths with musical greats such as B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley, Howlin’ Wolf, and many more. The Roues Brothers can be heard worldwide online, in movie and television soundtracks, and on many recordings. Their wellcrafted, unique original material has led to a sound that they call RouesRock: a blend of blues-rock, roots rock, alt-folk, and country and other influences they picked up from their experience as musical journeymen.

Park Story Time, Friday, August 11 @ 9:30 am, Off-site. Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park

(across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required.

Sandwiched In Max Alvarez — Akira Kurosawa: Samurai of the Cinema, Friday, August 11 @ 12:00 pm, Lapham Meeting Room. Japan’s premier director Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998), reigned supreme as a master of world cinema. The genius of Kurosawa spanned 31 unforgettable films, including The Seven Samurai (1954), Ran (1985), and Kagemusha (1980). Join film historian Max Alvarez for this sweeping tribute to the life and art of the Japanese storyteller whose work put Asian cinema on the world map and inspired generations of Hollywood filmmakers. Register at pwpl.org/ events beginning July 1.

Medicaid Sign-Up Help, Friday, August 11 @ 2:00 pm, North Study Room. Free walk-in assistance from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.

Community Outreach from the Parker Institute, Friday, August 11 @ 2:00 pm, Hagedorn Meeting Room. Representatives from their Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands Program will be available to provide information on their services to Alzheimer’s patients and their care- givers, which include counseling, evaluation, information and referrals, and respite services.

Film: Moving On (2022-81 min.), Friday, August 11 @ 7:00 pm, Lapham Meeting Room. Estranged friends Claire (Jane Fonda) and Evelyn (Lily Tomlin) reunite to get even with Howard (Malcolm McDowell), the widower of their recently deceased best friend. Along the way, Claire reunites with Ralph (Richard Roundtree), her great love from her younger years. Paul Weitz scripted and directed this comedy.

Film: Last Train from Gun Hill (1959-94 min.), Wednesday, August 16 @ 7:00 pm, Lapham Meeting Room. Wednesday Western Film! U.S. Marshal Matt Morgan (Kirk Douglas) vows to bring his wife’s killer to justice — a task complicated by the fact that the suspect’s father is cattle baron Craig Belden (Anthony Quinn). James Poe scripted for director John Sturges.

Homebrew Music: Live at Lapham Series, Thursday, August 17 @ 7:00 pm, Lapham Meeting Room. Homebrew music series brings people together over a shared love of music and introduces our Library community to fine, local musical talent. One performer will serve as the evening’s compere and ‘headliner,’ but the event will include several highly talented local players!

Park Story Time, Friday, August 18 @ 9:30 am, Off-site. Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required.

Sandwiched In with Eco-Photo Explorers — Rt. 25 — Long Island’s Route 66, Friday, August 18 @ 12:00 pm, Lapham Meeting Room and on Zoom. Eco-Photo Explorers will examine the historical past of Route 25 and its unique place in the lives of all Long Islanders through photographs and stories. Join us for a fast-paced tour of our own “Route 66” and see how many iconic places along the way you recognize! This is a hybrid program. Register at pwpl. org/events

Film: 80 for Brady (2023-98 min.), Friday, August 18 @ 7:00 pm, Lapham Meeting Room. Four lifelong friends (Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, and Sally Field) embarked on an unforgettable journey to see their hero Tom Brady play in Super Bowl LI. Sarah Haskins and Emily Halpern scripted this comedy for director Kyle Marvin.

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