Name: Octacon Gaming Convention for Families
Start: 2025-10-18T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-18T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Bethpage Library

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Octacon Gaming Convention for Families

All ages up to Grade 5 and their families with adult

2025-10-18 11:00:00 2025-10-18 16:00:00 America/New_York Octacon Gaming Convention for Families Saturday, October 18: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Bethpage Library - Children's Program Room

Saturday, October 18
11:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-18 11:00:00 2025-10-18 16:00:00 America/New_York Octacon Gaming Convention for Families Saturday, October 18: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Bethpage Library - Children's Program Room

Bethpage Library

Children's Program Room

Saturday, October 18: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join Game Masters Dave and Ginger along with the Children’s Librarians as we host gaming sessions and tournaments designed specifically with family fun in mind. More details coming soon at www.bethpagelibrary.info/Octacon and in the Children’s Room. Follow us on social media for all the latest updates and information.

AGE GROUP: | Grades K - 5 | Children | Birth - Five Years |

EVENT TYPE: | Games | Family | Children's Programs |

Bethpage Library

Hours

We're closed Monday October 13 due to Coumbus Day

Mon, Oct 13	Closed
(Coumbus Day)
Tue, Oct 14	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 15	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 16	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 17	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Oct 18	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19	12:00PM to 4:00PM

Mon, Oct 13	Closed
(Coumbus Day)
Tue, Oct 14	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 15	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 16	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 17	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Oct 18	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19	12:00PM to 4:00PM

Upcoming Events

Advanced ENL Class

Tue, Oct 14, 9:15am - 10:30am

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Registration is now closed

Strength & Stretch

Tue, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:15am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 30; October 7, 14, 21 at 9:30 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

General Level Yoga - Session I

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21 at 11:00 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Li'l STEAM Team - Ages 2 - 4 years with Adult

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:45am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Tuesdays, September 16, 30, October 7,14, 21 | 11:00 AM

Registration is now closed

Bethpage Book Club - Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Tuesday, October 14 at 1:00 PM

YA Volunteer Opportunity - Children's Program - Bats! with Long Island Science Center

Tue, Oct 14, 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Bethpage Library

Tuesday October 14, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Registration is now closed

Beginning English for Speakers of Other Languages - with LIEOC Farmingdale State College

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Bethpage Library - Central Park Room

Tuesdays & Thursdays from September to December, beginning Tuesday, September 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Bats! with Long Island Science Center - Grades 1 - 5

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Tuesday, October 14 | 6:00 PM

Registration is now closed

Yoga with Friends - Morning Session

Wed, Oct 15, 9:10am - 10:00am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room

Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17; October 8, 15, 22 at 9:10 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

English Conversation Class

Wed, Oct 15, 9:30am - 11:30am

Bethpage Library - Central Park Room

Wednesdays from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This event is full

Chair Yoga Session II

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:15am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17; October 8, 15, 22 at 10:30 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Simply Active - with Mindy Vasta

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:15am

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17; October 8, 15, 22 at 10:30 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Art Workshop

Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Wednesdays at 1:00 PM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Movies - with Sal St. George

Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Bethpage Library - Auditorium

Wednesday, October 15 at 2:00 PM

YA Learn to Make Butterbeer

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Wednesday October 15, 6:00 PM

This event is full

Pre-Beginning English for New Learners

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bethpage Library - Central Park Room

Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17; October 8, 15, 22; November 5, 12, 19; December 3, 10, 17 at 6:00 PM

This event is full

Chess for Kids! - Grades 2 - 5

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Bethpage Library - Children's Program Room

Wednesdays, October 8, 15 | 6:30 PM

Registration is now closed

Bethpage Book Club - Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

Wed, Oct 15, 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Bethpage Library - Central Park Room

Wednesday, October 15 at 7:15 PM

Advanced ENL Class

Thu, Oct 16, 9:15am - 10:30am

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

General Level Yoga - Session II

Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23 at 11:00 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Craft Corner - Presented by Our Crafty Librarians

Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Thursday, October 16 at 2:00PM

This event is full

Giggles and Grins - Ages 3 - 5 years

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Bethpage Library - Children's Program Room

Thursdays, September 18, 25, October 9, 16, 23 | 6:00 PM

Beginning English for Speakers of Other Languages - with LIEOC Farmingdale State College

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Bethpage Library - Central Park Room

Tuesdays & Thursdays from September to December, beginning Tuesday, September 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

YA Haunted House Sets and Prop Making

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bethpage Library - Apollo Room,Aviation Room & Kitchen

Friday October 10 and Thursdays October 16 and 23, 6:00 PM ? 8:00 PM

This event is full

Rock and Read - Session 1 - Ages 12 - 23 months with Adult

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:40am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Fridays, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 | 11:00 AM

Rock and Read - Session 2 - Ages 2 - 4 years with Adult

Fri, Oct 17, 11:45am - 12:25pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Fridays, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 | 11:45 AM

This event is full

Movie: Karate Kid: Legends (2025)

Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bethpage Library - Auditorium

Friday at 2:00 PM

YA Volunteer Opportunity - Children's Program - Be the Artist!: Frida Kahlo

Fri, Oct 17, 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Bethpage Library

Friday October 17, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM

This event is full

Be the Artist!: Frida Kahlo - Grades 2 - 5

Fri, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Friday, October 17 | 6:00 PM

This event is full

Movie: Karate Kid: Legends (2025)

Fri, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Bethpage Library - Auditorium

Friday at 7:00 PM

Cancelled

Zumba Toning

Sat, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:30am

Bethpage Library

Saturdays September 6, 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18 at 9:30 AM

OctaCon 12

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Bethpage Library - Apollo Room,Auditorium & Lobby,Central Park Room

Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19

Octacon Gaming Convention for Families - All ages up to Grade 5 and their families with adult

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Bethpage Library - Children's Program Room

Saturday, October 18: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

OctaCon 12

Sun, Oct 19, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Bethpage Library

Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19

Octacon Gaming Convention for Families - All ages up to Grade 5 and their families with adult

Sun, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bethpage Library - Children's Program Room

Sunday, October 19: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Chair Yoga Session I

Mon, Oct 20, 9:00am - 10:00am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Mondays, September 8, 15, 29; October 6, 20 at 9:10 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Simply Stronger - with Mindy

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:15am

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Mondays, September 8,15, 22, 29; October 6, 20 at 10:30 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Movie: Addams Family (1991) - for Adults with Special Needs

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bethpage Library - Auditorium & Lobby

Monday, October 20 at 10:30 AM

Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program

Mon, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Bethpage Library - Study Room A

Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Spooky Pop-Up Card - Presented by Chris Vivas

Mon, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room

Monday, October 20 at 1:00 PM

This event is full

Movie: Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bethpage Library - Auditorium

Monday at 2:00 PM

YA D&D Club

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Bethpage Library - Central Park Room,YA Room

Mondays September 8, 15, and 29 and October 20 and 27, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

This event is full

Yoga with Friends - Evening Session

Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Mondays, September 8, 15, 29; October 6, 20 at 7:00 PM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Advanced ENL Class

Tue, Oct 21, 9:15am - 10:30am

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Strength & Stretch

Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:15am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 30; October 7, 14, 21 at 9:30 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

General Level Yoga - Session I

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bethpage Library - Virtual - Adults

Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21 at 11:00 AM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Li'l STEAM Team - Ages 2 - 4 years with Adult

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Tuesdays, September 16, 30, October 7,14, 21 | 11:00 AM

This event is full

Teen Game Night - Castle Panic

Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bethpage Library - Aviation Room & Kitchen

Tuesday October 21, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This event is full

Beginning English for Speakers of Other Languages - with LIEOC Farmingdale State College

Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Bethpage Library - Central Park Room

Tuesdays & Thursdays from September to December, beginning Tuesday, September 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Please contact the library to register for this event.

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Octacon Gaming Convention for Families

All ages up to Grade 5 and their families with adult

Saturday, October 1811:00am - 4:00pm

Bethpage Library

Bethpage Library

Upcoming Events

Saturday, October 18
11:00am - 4:00pm